Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 27 — PROCUREMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
San Jose Municipal Code Ch. 27.40 Specialty Work
San Jose Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · San Jose
Cite as: San Jose Municipal Code Chapter 27.40 · Text as of 2026-10-04
27.40.010 - Application of chapter.¶
This Chapter 27.40 applies to Public Works Projects involving Specialty Work, as defined herein.
(Ord. 30308.)
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.)
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.)
27.40.040 - Council authority.¶
The authority to award a Major Public Works Contract involving Specialty Work is reserved to the Council.
(Ord. 30308.)
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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