Council adopts the Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting procedures, delegates informal contracting authority
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Summary
The council voted unanimously to adopt an ordinance and two resolutions to participate in the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (CUPCCAA), allowing informal awards for public works projects of $220,000 or less and delegating authority to the city manager for such contracts and purchase orders.
The Upland City Council on Aug. 11 adopted an ordinance and two resolutions to participate in the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (commonly called CUPCCAA) and to delegate informal contracting authority to city staff.
Stacy Sullivan, finance manager, presented the item and said the voluntary program streamlines procurement of public works projects at or below established informal bid thresholds. Under the adopted rules, public works projects with an estimated cost of $220,000 or less may be procured using informal bidding procedures and awarded by the city manager; the council also authorized delegation for purchase orders on public projects up to $75,000.
Sullivan said more than 1,600 California public agencies participate in the program and that the city will maintain an online open bidder list updated annually. City staff recommended a first reading by title, waiver of further reading and adoption of an ordinance amending the municipal code to allow these informal procurement procedures, plus two implementing resolutions.
Council action: The council conducted three separate votes — approval of the ordinance and two resolutions — and each passed unanimously. The changes let the city use CUPCCAA informal award procedures for applicable projects, with formal bidding required for projects above the $220,000 threshold.
Ending: City staff said the change is intended to speed procurement for small to mid‑sized public works while maintaining transparency by keeping a public bidder list.
