§ 11626 Public Utility Contract Preferences

Water Code·California

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This law says that when the government picks a company to provide water or electricity, they should choose non-profit groups over for-profit companies if their offers are equally good.

Key Takeaways

•The government must choose non-profit groups if their offers are as good as for-profit companies.
•This only applies when the offers are equal or equivalent.
•The goal is to support groups that focus on helping people, not making money.

Example

Two companies bid to supply electricity to a town. One is a big company that wants to make money, and the other is a local non-profit that just wants to provide power to the town.

If both companies offer the same price and quality, the government should pick the non-profit one.

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§ 11626 Public Utility Contract Preferences

In entering into and awarding contracts, in case of equal or equivalent offers, including consideration of the cost of construction, operation, and maintenance of the necessary lines, plants, and other works to deliver the commodity or service which is to be delivered under the contracts, the department shall grant preference to state agencies or other organizations not organized or doing business for profit but primarily for the purpose of supplying water or electric power to their own citizens or members. (Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1932.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

contracts equal or equivalent offers preference state agencies organizations not organized or doing business for profit supplying water or electric power

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Water Code. Section 11626.

§ 11626 Public Utility Contract Preferences

Water Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

§ 11626 Public Utility Contract Preferences

This law says that when the government picks a company to provide water or electricity, they should choose non-profit groups over for-profit companies if their offers are equally good.

Key Takeaways

•The government must choose non-profit groups if their offers are as good as for-profit companies.
•This only applies when the offers are equal or equivalent.
•The goal is to support groups that focus on helping people, not making money.

Example

Two companies bid to supply electricity to a town. One is a big company that wants to make money, and the other is a local non-profit that just wants to provide power to the town.

If both companies offer the same price and quality, the government should pick the non-profit one.

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

Official Source

View on CA.gov

§ 11626 Public Utility Contract Preferences

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

contracts equal or equivalent offers preference state agencies organizations not organized or doing business for profit supplying water or electric power

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Water Code. Section 11626.

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