Allows a port district to construct any public work by contract without calling for bids if the estimated cost of the work or improvement, including cost of materials, supplies, and equipment, will not exceed the sum of forty thousand dollars.

Defines a "public works project" as a complete project.

Prohibits the division of the project into units of work or classes of work to avoid calling for bids.

Requires the port district managing official to make his or her best effort to reach out to qualified contractors, including certified minority and woman-owned contractors.

Authorizes a port district to procure public works with a unit priced contract for the purpose of completing anticipated types of work based on hourly rates or unit pricing for one or more categories of work or trades.