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Title 27 — PROCUREMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

Chapter 27.34 — INTERGOVERNMENTAL CONTRACTS

San Jose Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-29 · San Jose

27.34.010 - Application of chapter.

This Chapter 27.34 applies to Intergovernmental Contracts, as defined herein.

(Ord. 30308.)

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27.34.020 - Definition.

Intergovernmental Contract means a contract in which a Public Works Project is done for the City by another public or governmental body or agency.

(Ord. 30308.)

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27.34.030 - Charter exception.

Section 1217(i)(1) of the City of San José Charter excepts Intergovernmental Contracts from the Major Public Works Contract procurement requirements of Section 1217(c) of the City of San José Charter.

(Ord. 30308.)

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27.34.040 - Council authority.

The authority to award an Intergovernmental Contract that exceeds the threshold amount for a Minor Public Works Contract is reserved to the Council.

(Ord. 30308.)

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27.34.050 - Contract requirements.

In addition to any other terms and conditions the City may require, the Intergovernmental Contract must meet the following minimum requirements:

A.

The contract must include payment and performance bond requirements consistent with Part 1 of Chapter 27.24 of this Title 27, and require the bonds to name the City as an additional obligee;

B.

The contract must include insurance requirements complying with Part 2 of Chapter 27.24 of this Title 27, and require the City to be named as an additional insured;

C.

The contract must include appropriate indemnity requirements that have been approved by the City Attorney; and

D.

The contract must comply with all other applicable laws and regulations.

(Ord. 30308.)

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