California Code, Public Contract Code - PCC § 20118.5

(a) It is the intent of the Legislature to enable school districts to use cost-effective options for renovating and repairing school facilities and grounds.

(b) It is the intent of the Legislature to provide an optional alternative procedure for bidding on these projects.  It is the intent of the Legislature that the task order procurement method improve contract efficiencies and reduce the general fund impact to school districts by reducing contract delays producing a savings in both contract costs and administration.

(c) It is the intent of the Legislature that task order contracts be competitively bid for and awarded to the bidders providing the most qualified responsive bids.