Public contracts: best value construction contracting for counties, cities, and the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Enacted

Summary

The bill directs California counties, cities, and the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments to adopt best‑value procurement for public construction projects. By considering factors beyond just price, it aims to improve cost efficiency, quality, and overall project outcomes. The measure affects any local agency that awards construction contracts and could change how bids are evaluated.

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Vote

Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 77. Noes 0. Page 6318.). · Aug 20, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Jun 29, 2026
• Local Government Committee Hearing
  Local Government · Jun 17, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 6, 2026
• Local Government Committee Hearing
  Local Government · Apr 22, 2026

History

1. May 20, 2026Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
2. May 12, 2026In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
3. May 11, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 72. Noes 0. Page 5003.)
4. May 7, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
5. May 6, 2026From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 14. Noes 0.) (May 6).
6. Apr 23, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 10. Noes 0.) (April 22). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
7. Apr 6, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
8. Mar 16, 2026Re-referred to Com. on L. GOV.
9. Mar 12, 2026From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on L. GOV. Read second time and amended.
10. Feb 23, 2026Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
11. Feb 11, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 13.
12. Feb 10, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• John Harabedian (D) · sponsor
• Harabedian

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