California · Public Contract Code - PCC

PCC §20282: If after rejecting bids the board determines and declares by a four-fifths vote of all its members that in its opinion the supplies, equipment and materials may be purchased at a lower price in the op

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This statute allows a board to purchase supplies, equipment, and materials at a lower price through a four-fifths vote, bypassing the standard bid rejection process.

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If after rejecting bids the board determines and declares by a four-fifths vote of all its members that in its opinion the supplies, equipment and materials may be purchased at a lower price in the open market, the board may proceed to purchase the supplies, equipment and materials in the open market without further observance of the provisions requiring contracts, bids or notice.

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