Public contracts: county-owned buildings.

Senator Archuleta's legislation modifies public contracting requirements for California's most populous counties, creating a new exemption threshold for counties with over 9 million residents. Under the proposed changes, these jurisdictions would not need to follow standard contract procedures for county building repairs and alterations costing less than $125,000 - an increase from the current $50,000 limit that applies to counties with populations over 2 million.

The bill includes specific provisions for Los Angeles County, which spans over 4,000 square miles and serves nearly 10 million residents. According to the legislative findings, Los Angeles County's size and infrastructure demands require distinct contracting procedures to maintain public facilities and deliver critical services. The exemption would not apply in cases where separate provisions of the Public Contract Code set thresholds at or above $125,000.