Chapter 27.32
San Jose Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 2026-07-07 · San Jose
SUBCONTRACTORS
Sections:
27.32.010 Application of chapter. ¶
27.32.020 State law. ¶
27.32.030 Subcontractor substitutions. ¶
27.32.040 Voluntary assignment.
27.32.050 Inadvertent listing error.
27.32.060 No subcontractor listed.
27.32.010 Application of chapter. ¶
This Chapter sets forth requirements applicable to a Contractor's use of subcontractors. (Ord. 30308.)
27.32.020 State law. ¶
Except as otherwise set forth in this Chapter 27.32, the City will follow the requirements of the California Subletting and Subcontracting Fair Practices Act (California Public Contract Code Sections 4100 - 4114), as that Act may be amended. (Ord. 30308.)
27.32.030 Subcontractor substitutions. ¶
If a Contractor requests to substitute a new subcontractor for one listed in the Contractor's
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original bid, the Director is authorized to do the following in the manner set forth in the California Subletting and Subcontracting Fair Practices Act:
A. Give all required written notices;
B. Conduct an informal hearing on the Contractor's substitution request if the listed subcontractor objects to the substitution and issue a preliminary decision on the matter; and
C. If the subcontractor wants the Council to make the final decision, make a recommendation to the Council based on the preliminary decision.
(Ord. 30308.)
27.32.040 Voluntary assignment. ¶
The Director is authorized to consent to a subcontract being voluntarily assigned or transferred.
hearing on the matter and issue a preliminary decision, and if the subcontractor wants the Council to make the final decision, make a recommendation to the Council based on the preliminary decision.
(Ord. 30308.)
27.32.060 No subcontractor listed. ¶
The Contractor cannot subcontract any work in excess of ½ of 1 percent of the Contractor's total bid if it did not list a subcontractor to perform such work unless the Director makes a written finding that subcontracting the work is warranted by a public emergency or necessity, or is in the City's best interests.
(Ord. 30308.)