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HomeEducation CodeDiv. 7Pt. 49Ch. 2Art. 5§ 81400 Community College Contract Selection

§ 81400 Community College Contract Selection

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§ 81400 Community College Contract Selection

Key Takeaways

  • •The school board picks the best plan for the community college after looking at all ideas.
  • •They can change the plan a little if they want before saying yes.
  • •If they make a deal, the other person or company must promise to do the work with either a bond or a letter from a bank.

Example

A company wants to build a new cafeteria for the community college.

The school board looks at all the different plans from companies. They pick the best one and tell the company they have to promise to do the work by getting a bond or a letter from a bank to make sure they finish the job.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 81400 Community College Contract Selection

(a) After considering all proposals submitted, the governing board of the community college district shall have the authority, subject to the provisions of Section 81401, to select the plan or proposal which best meets the needs of the district and to enter into a contract incorporating that plan or proposal either as submitted or as revised by the district’s governing board. (b) The governing board shall require any person, firm or corporation with whom it enters into a lease or agreement pursuant to this article to file one of the following, as determined by the governing board: (1) A bond for the performance of the lease or agreement. (2) An irrevocable letter of credit issued by a state or national bank, or federal or state credit union, for the performance of the lease or agreement. (Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 430, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 2002.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

agreementperformancecorporationcontractleasecommunityauthority

Related Statutes

  • § 81390 Joint Use Property Agreements
  • § 81391 Community College Lease Requirements
  • § 81394 Community College Lease Agreements
  • § 81395 Community College Lease Exemptions
  • § 81336 Community College Lease Agreements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 81400.
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