California AB2381 amends the Local Agency Public Construction Act to adjust bid thresholds for municipal water districts and sanitation districts.

California AB2381 modifies the Local Agency Public Construction Act by adjusting the monetary thresholds for public contracts. For contracts exceeding $220,000, bids must be let to the lowest responsible bidder. The Controller will adjust these thresholds annually starting January 1, 2028, based on the Engineering News-Record Construction Cost Index. The bill also allows district boards to reject bids, readvertise, or accept the lowest bid if multiple bids are the same. In emergencies, the board can bypass bidding to safeguard life, health, or property.

California AB2381 amends the Local Agency Public Construction Act to adjust bid thresholds for municipal water districts and sanitation districts.

California AB2381 modifies the Local Agency Public Construction Act by adjusting the monetary thresholds for public contracts. For contracts exceeding $220,000, bids must be let to the lowest responsible bidder. The Controller will adjust these thresholds annually starting January 1, 2028, based on the Engineering News-Record Construction Cost Index. The bill also allows district boards to reject bids, readvertise, or accept the lowest bid if multiple bids are the same. In emergencies, the board can bypass bidding to safeguard life, health, or property.