California Statutes
§ 10782. — 10782. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1128, Sec. 4.)
California § 10782.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code PCCPublic Contract Code - PCC
Div. 2.DIVISION 2. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Part 2.PART 2. CONTRACTING BY STATE AGENCIES
Ch. 2.5.CHAPTER 2.5. California State University Contract Law
Art. 5.ARTICLE 5. Award of Contracts
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Cal. Public Contract Code - PCC Code § 10782. (2026).
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If the trustees deem it is for the best interest of the state, they may, on the refusal or failure of the successful bidder to execute the contract, award it to the second lowest responsible bidder.
If the second lowest responsible bidder fails or refuses to execute the contract, the trustees may likewise award it to the third lowest responsible bidder.
On the failure or refusal of the second or third lowest bidder, to whom a contract is so awarded, to execute it, the bidder’s security shall be likewise forfeited to the state.
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Legislative History
Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1128, Sec. 4.
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