[Stats. 1999, Chap. 972
(AB 574, Hertzberg)]

Amends Public Contracts Code Section 4107; adds Section 1103 and 20101 to the Public Contracts Code

Among other things this bill would define the term "responsible bidder" to mean a bidder who has demonstrated the attribute of trustworthiness, as well as quality, fitness, capacity, and experience to satisfactorily perform a public works contract. The bill also states this definition is declaratory of existing law. Under existing law, a prime contractor whose bid is accepted may not substitute a person as subcontractor in place of the subcontractor listed in the original bid, except that the awarding authority may, except as otherwise provided, consent to the substitution of another person as a subcontractor in specified situations. This bill would also provide for the consent to the substitution in the situation when the awarding authority determines that a listed subcontractor is not a responsible contractor.