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Title 27 — PROCUREMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

Chapter 27.40 — SPECIALTY WORK

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

27.40.010 - Application of chapter.

This Chapter 27.40 applies to Public Works Projects involving Specialty Work, as defined herein.

(Ord. 30308.)

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27.40.020 - Definition.

Specialty Work means a Public Works Project in which the work meets each of the following requirements:

A.

The work necessary to implement the Public Works Project involves a highly technical or professional skill or ability;

B.

The highly technical or professional skill or ability is a key factor in selecting the person to perform the work; and

C.

So few people have the skill or ability that a competitive procurement would not be practical.

(Ord. 30308.)

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27.40.030 - Charter exception.

Section 1217(i)(4) of the City of San José Charter excepts a Public Works Project involving Specialty Work 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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27.40.040 - Council authority.

The authority to award a Major Public Works Contract involving Specialty Work is reserved to the Council.

(Ord. 30308.)

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27.40.050 - Contract requirements.

A Public Works Contract involving Specialty Work must comply with all requirements of this Title except those involving a competitive procurement.

(Ord. 30308.)

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