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Written by Shari Pence: Southern Region Field Representative

In the Southern California area, Pence has noticed an increase in the number of contracts being awarded through informal bidding. The California Uniform Construction Cost Accounting Act (the Act), with 775 participating agencies in the state, allows informal bidding procedures on projects over $30,000 and under $175,000. The California Uniform Construction Cost Accounting Commission has the authority to review force account and bidding limits and recently raised the upper limit to $175,000 from $125,000, effective July 1, 2011.

  In this current economy, no opportunity for work should be overlooked. Although the agencies are required to advertise annually to build their informal bidders list, contractors may contact the participating cities, counties, school districts and special districts at any time to be included. These contractors will then be notified of all informal bidding opportunities for the upcoming projects in their specified trade. For more information, and to view a list of participating agencies, please visit www.sco.ca.gov/ard_cuccac.html.