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2025 California Code
Public Utilities Code - PUC
DIVISION 12 - COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS
CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions
ARTICLE 2 - Contracts
Section 130233.

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CA Pub Util Code § 130233 (2025)
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130233. (a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), if, after rejecting bids received under Section 130232, the commission determines and declares, by a two-thirds vote of all of its members, that the supplies, equipment, or materials may be purchased at a lower price in the open market, the commission may proceed to purchase those supplies, equipment, or materials in the open market without further observance of the provisions in this article regarding contracts, bids, advertisement, or notice.

(b) If, after rejecting bids received under Section 130232, the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority determines and declares, by a majority vote of all of its members, that the supplies, equipment, or materials may be purchased at a lower price in the open market, the authority may proceed to purchase those supplies, equipment, or materials in the open market without further observance of the provisions in this article regarding contracts, bids, advertisement, or notice.

(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 216, Sec. 6. (SB 1305) Effective January 1, 2017.)

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