California Budget Woes May Bring More Work to the Industry

CIFAC has just heard that in cutting some items from the 2011-2012 Budget, the California Construction Authority (CCA) has had its funding eliminated as of June 30, 2011.  The CCA was formed as a result of a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) to design, manage and provide construction services to the California District Fair Association. 

Last year, CIFAC investigated a project in Mendocino County where nearly $300,000 worth of work was done by CCA with day labor and self-staffing instead of contractors through competitive bidding.  The JPA was able to work outside of the California Public Contract Code and thus the $25,000 bid threshold for County Fairs could not be enforced.  With the Authority closing its doors, CIFAC has been asked to be part of the discussion relating to compliance with the code.  Keep an eye out for increased bidding opportunities at the District Fairs in your area, as we are now able to be proactive. CIFAC works as a resource helping the industry secure more work.

A big thank you goes to our network members for providing information about the closure of CCA.