Cal. Pub. Util. Code § 125224
Contracts
Redline — January 1, 2011 → current.View current text →
Current — January 1, 2019
As of January 1, 2011
If, after rejecting bids received under Section 125223, the board determines and declares by a two-thirds vote of all of its members that, in its opinion, the supplies, equipment, or materials may be purchased at a lower price in the open market, the board may proceed to purchase these supplies, equipment, or materials in the open market without further observance of the provisions regarding contracts, bids, or advertisements.
(a) Upon determining that an immediate remedial measure to avert or alleviate damage to, or to repair or restore the damaged or destroyed property of, the district is necessary to ensure that the district’s facilities are available to serve the transportation needs of the general public, or to comply with any state or federal regulations with respect to the operation of public transportation services, and upon determining that available remedial measures, including procurement in compliance with Sections 125222 and 125223, are inadequate, the executive director may authorize the expenditure of moneys previously appropriated by the board specifically for the direct purchase of goods and services, without complying with Section 125222 or 125223.
(b) The executive director, after the expenditure authorized under subdivision (a) has been made, shall submit to the board a full report explaining the necessity for that action.
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