Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 27 — PROCUREMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
San Jose Municipal Code Ch. 27.44 Emergency Public Works Contract
San Jose Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · San Jose
Cite as: San Jose Municipal Code Chapter 27.44 · Text as of 2026-10-04
27.44.010 - Application of chapter.¶
This Chapter 27.44 applies to procuring a Public Works Contract in accordance with Section 203 of the City of San José Charter.
(Ord. 30308.)
27.44.020 - Requirement.¶
Section 203 of the City of San José Charter authorizes the City to respond to an emergency resulting from war, enemy-caused calamity or other disasters of whatever nature in any manner authorized by the laws of the State of California for such purposes.
(Ord. 30308.)
27.44.030 - Public bidding exception.¶
Acting under the emergency powers granted by Section 203 of the San José Charter, the City may procure a Public Works Contract without Public Bidding in accordance with the requirements of Section 22050 of the California Public Contract Code or any other provisions of State law that exempt the award of such contracts from competitive procurement.
(Ord. 30308.)
27.44.040 - Contract requirements.¶
A Public Works Contract awarded by the City under this Chapter 27.44 must comply with as many of the requirements of this Title applicable to Public Works Contracts, excepting those applicable to Public Bidding, as reasonably possible considering the time constraints created by the emergency.
(Ord. 30308.)
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