Inyo County Municipal Code Ch. 6.14 Public Works Projects

"Public works projects"

consist of the construction, improvement, alteration, painting or repair of any public building or facility identified in Public Contract Code Section 20121 or 20150.2. Public works projects do not include grading, drainage, laying of pipe, fencing, landscaping, instrument installation and similar construction and repair work necessary to maintain day-to-day landfill operations (Public Contract Code 20121.1). Public works projects do not include road or bridge projects.

(Ord. 1285 § 2, 2022)

Public works project costs include the costs of all construction, improvement, alteration, painting or repairs as well as the cost of all furnishings, materials, or supplies used or incorporated into the project; but excludes required plans, specifications, engineering, advertising, and other costs identified in Public Contract Code Section 20150.3.

(Ord. 1285 § 2, 2022)

Inyo County hereby elects to opt in to the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (Public Contract Code ("PCC") Section 22000, et seq.) and elects to comply with the uniform construction cost accounting procedures set forth in PCC Section 22010, et seq.

All words and phrases used in Sections 6.14.030 to 6.14.060 of this chapter shall have the same meaning as those words and phrases are defined in PCC Section 22002.

(Ord. 1285 § 2, 2022)

For public projects for which the total cost falls below the limit established by PCC Section 22032(a), the work may be performed by Inyo County employees by force account, by negotiated contract, or by purchase order.

(Ord. 1285 § 2, 2022)

Pursuant PCC Section 22034, Inyo County hereby establishes the following procedures for informal bidding:

A. Applicability. This informal bidding procedure shall apply to any public project for which the total cost falls below the limits set by PCC Section 22032(b).

B. Contractor Lists. The public works department shall maintain a list of qualified contractors in accordance with PCC Section 22034(a)(1). The public works department shall follow the criteria set forth by the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act Commission when determining whether a contractor may be added to the list. The public works department shall maintain different lists for different categories of work (e.g. landscaping, painting, roofing, etc.). Contractors may be added to multiple lists dependent upon their qualifications and licensure. When applying to join a list, the contractor shall indicate whether they prefer to receive notice of bids via mail or email.

C. Notice. A notice inviting informal bids for a public project shall describe the project in general terms and how to obtain more detailed information about the project and state the time and place for the submission of bids. The public works department shall provide the notice to all contractors on the relevant lists established in accordance with subsection B of this section. Notice shall be provided by mail or email, per the contractor's indicated preference.

D. Timing. The notice inviting bids shall provide contractors at least fourteen days to respond from the publication date.

E. Award of Contract. The purchasing agent and the public works director are authorized to choose a winning bidder and award the contract.

(Ord. 1285 § 2, 2022)

For public projects for which the total cost exceeds the limit set forth in PCC Section 22032(c), Inyo County shall comply with the procedures set forth in PCC Section 22037.

(Ord. 1285 § 2, 2022)