Under PCC 20651(b), public works projects must be competitively bid if the project exceeds what amount in non-CUPCCAA districts?

• A. Public Works Projects are required to be competitively bid if more than $15,000 (non-CUPCCAA district)
• B. Public Works Projects must be bid only if over $50,000
• C. Public Works Projects are never required to be competitively bid
• D. Public Works Projects must be competitively bid if over $100,000 (CUPCCAA)

Answer: (A)

The key idea is the bidding threshold for public works in districts not under CUPCCAA. Under PCC 20651(b), if a public works project in a non-CUPCCAA district is estimated to exceed fifteen thousand dollars, it must be competitively bid. This threshold is set to ensure price competition and fair opportunity for contractors on typical public works. The option stating fifteen thousand dollars for non-CUPCCAA districts matches the statute. The other figures either misstate the threshold or mix in CUPCCAA rules, which apply to districts that elect that program, not to non-CUPCCAA districts.