Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 27 — PROCUREMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
San Jose Municipal Code Ch. 27.46 Idle Act
San Jose Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · San Jose
Cite as: San Jose Municipal Code Chapter 27.46 · Text as of 2026-10-04
27.46.010 - Application of chapter.¶
This Chapter 27.46 applies to a Major Public Works Contract in which the solicitation of bids would be an Idle Act, as defined herein.
(Ord. 30308.)
27.46.020 - Definition.¶
"Idle Act" means that soliciting bids would not provide any significant value or benefit to the City considered in the context of the purpose and goals of Public Bidding.
(Ord. 30308.)
27.46.030 - Public bidding exception.¶
Section 1217(i)(6) of the City of San José Charter excepts a Public Works Project from the Major Public Works Contract procurement requirements of Section 1217(c) of the City of San José Charter if the solicitation of bids would be an Idle Act.
(Ord. 30308.)
27.46.040 - Council authority.¶
The authority to award a Major Public Works Contract based on a determination that soliciting bids would be an Idle Act is reserved to the Council.
(Ord. 30308.)
27.46.050 - Contract requirements.¶
A Major Public Works Contract awarded based on a determination that the solicitation of bids would be an Idle Act must comply with the requirements of this Title except those applicable to Public Bidding.
(Ord. 30308.)
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