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Earlier editions: 2026-09

Title 27 — PROCUREMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS›Chapter 27.10 — PUBLIC BIDDING

San Jose Municipal Code Part 3 Soliciting Bids

San Jose Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · San Jose

Cite as: San Jose Municipal Code Part 3 · Text as of 2026-10-04

27.10.090 - Scope of part.

Part 3 of this Chapter 27.10 addresses soliciting bids for Major Public Works Contracts procured by Public Bidding.

(Ord. 30308.)

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27.10.100 - Notice inviting bids.

The Director will issue a notice inviting bids containing at least the following information:

A. A brief, general description of the Public Works Project for which the City is soliciting bids;

B. How and where to obtain the bid documents;

C. Notice that bids must be sealed;

D. The date and time by which the sealed bids must be submitted to the City;

E. Where and to whom the sealed bids must be submitted;

F. The date and time when, and place where, the City will publicly open the sealed bids; and

G. Any other information the Director deems appropriate.

(Ord. 30308.)

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27.10.110 - Publication.

In accordance with Section 1217(e) of the Charter of the City of San José, the Director will publish the notice inviting bids as follows:

A. In a newspaper of general circulation in the City, or electronically so that the notice is publicly available to the general community of potential bidders; and

B. At least once no fewer than 10 Calendar Days before the date set for the opening of bids.

(Ord. 30308.)

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