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AB 2381

Local Agency Public Construction Act: municipal water districts: sanitation districts: lowest responsible bidder.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Natasha Johnson

AB 2381 modifies lowest-responsible-bidder requirements for California water and sanitation district construction projects, potentially affecting contractor selection and infrastructure costs.

From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
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Bill Summary · AB 2381

Legislative bill overview

AB 2381 modifies California's Local Agency Public Construction Act to adjust bidding requirements for municipal water districts and sanitation districts. The bill appears to alter the "lowest responsible bidder" standard that currently governs public construction contracts for these agencies, though the specific modifications are not detailed in the available information.

Why is this important

Public construction bidding rules directly affect infrastructure projects' costs, timelines, and quality. Changes to bidding standards can influence which contractors win projects, potentially affecting project delivery, worker protections, and taxpayer expenses for water and sanitation systems that serve entire communities.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition of "responsible bidder": Expanding or narrowing criteria beyond price could favor certain contractors or business sizes, benefiting some while potentially increasing costs for ratepayers
  • Labor standards and prevailing wages: Bidding changes might affect whether prevailing wage requirements apply, impacting worker compensation and project costs
  • Small business and equity considerations: Modifications could inadvertently advantage or disadvantage small local contractors, certified disadvantaged businesses, or women/minority-owned enterprises competing for municipal work

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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