As used in this part:

(a) “Public works contract” means, except for a contract awarded pursuant to the State Contract Act (Part 2 (commencing with Section 10100)), a contract awarded through competitive bids or otherwise by the state, any of its political subdivisions or public agencies for the erection, construction, alteration, repair, or improvement of any kind upon real property.

Terms Used In California Public Contract Code 22200

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Public works contract: means , except for a contract awarded pursuant to the State Contract Act (Part 2 (commencing with Section 10100)), a contract awarded through competitive bids or otherwise by the state, any of its political subdivisions or public agencies for the erection, construction, alteration, repair, or improvement of any kind upon real property. See California Public Contract Code 22200
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.

(b) “Claim” means a demand for monetary compensation or damages, arising under or relating to the performance of any public works contract.

(Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 1408, Sec. 10.)