California · Public Contract Code - PCC

PCC §20312: 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 t

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A board may vote by four-fifths majority to declare that supplies, equipment, and materials can be purchased at a lower price through an alternative method after rejecting bids.

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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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