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Committee hears support for allowing best-value contracting in general-law cities
California State Assembly Local Government Committee · April 22, 2026
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Summary
AB 17 86 would let general-law cities and some regional councils of governments use best-value contracting rather than strict lowest-bid awards for complex projects; proponents argued it reduces delays and long-term costs, witnesses from multiple councils and cities testified in support and no in-room opposition was recorded.
Assemblymember Jarabinian presented AB 17 86, describing it as a narrow change to permit best-value contracting for general-law cities and the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (COG). Proponents said current…
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