California Public Contract Code

§ 22199.5

PCC § 22199.5 Effective Jan 1, 2026Div. 2 · Part 3 · Ch. 4.9

Statute text

As used in this chapter:

(a)“Best value” means a value determined by evaluation of objective criteria that relate to price, features, functions, life-cycle costs, experience, and past performance. A best value determination may involve the selection of the lowest cost proposal meeting the interests of the local agency and meeting the objectives of the project.

(b)“Construction manager” means a partnership, corporation, or other legal entity that is a licensed contractor pursuant to Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 7000) of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code and that is able to provide appropriately licensed contracting and engineering services as needed pursuant to a Construction Manager/General Contractor method contract.

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 655, Sec. 1. (SB 598) Effective January 1, 2026. Inoperative January 1, 2031, pursuant to Section 22199.6.