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Council introduces ordinance to update public‑works bidding thresholds to align with state law

3443381 · May 22, 2025
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Summary

City attorney presented Ordinance 772 to amend Soledad Municipal Code Chapter 3.24 and adjust public‑works bidding thresholds to the new state levels (no‑bid up to $75,000; informal bidding up to $220,000; formal bidding above $220,000). Council introduced the ordinance and set a subsequent hearing for adoption.

The City Attorney explained that California law allows general‑law cities to follow the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act and set alternative bidding thresholds and procedures for public works projects. The city’s existing thresholds —…

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