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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 15Ch. 5Art. 12§ 103395 Cmgc Transit Project Approval

§ 103395 Cmgc Transit Project Approval

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§ 103395 Cmgc Transit Project Approval

This law lets a local district choose a special way called CMGC to build public transit projects if it thinks this method will save money, finish faster, or add features that normal building methods can't.

Key Takeaways

  • •The district can use CMGC for transit projects if it follows the rules.
  • •Before signing a CMGC contract, the district must hold a public meeting and write down why CMGC is better (cheaper, faster, or adds features).
  • •Those written reasons must be included when applying for state transit funds.

Example

A city wants to build a new light‑rail line. After a public meeting, the city council decides that using CMGC will let them finish the line in two years instead of three and keep costs down.

Because the city wrote down why CMGC is better (cheaper, faster, more features) before signing any contract, it follows the law and can apply for state money with that written reason.

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

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§ 103395 Cmgc Transit Project Approval

(a) Subject to the limitations of this article, the district may utilize the CMGC project delivery method for public transit projects within its jurisdiction. (b) The district may enter into a CMGC project delivery method contract pursuant to this article if, after evaluation of the traditional design-bid-build process of construction and of the CMGC project delivery method in a public meeting, the district makes a written finding that use of the CMGC project delivery method on the specific project under consideration will accomplish one or more of the following objectives: reduce project costs, expedite the project’s completion, or provide features not achievable through the design-bid-build method. This finding shall be made prior to the district entering into a CMGC project delivery method contract. In the CMGC project delivery method proposal, the written findings shall be included as part of an application for state funds for a transit project. (Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 320, Sec. 2. (AB 797) Effective January 1, 2014.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

CMGC project delivery methoddesign-bid-build processpublic transit projectswritten finding

Related Statutes

  • § 100151 Cmgc Transit Project Approval
  • § 103399 Cmgc Project Progress Report
  • § 100155 Cmgc Project Progress Report
  • § 103394 Construction Manager Definitions
  • § 103396 Public Works Labor Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 103395.
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