Yolo County Municipal Code Ch. 9 Informal Bidding Procedures for Public Projects

Public projects, as defined by the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act and in accordance with the limits listed in section 22032 of the Public Contract Code as it may be amended, may be let to contract by informal procedures set forth in Section 22032, et seq. of the Public Contract Code. (§ 4, Ord. 1551, eff. September 29, 2022)

The County shall comply with the requirements of Public Contract Code Section 22034, as it may be amended, in maintaining a list of qualified contractors. (§ 4, Ord. 1551, eff. September 29, 2022)

Where a public project is to be performed which is subject to the provisions of Section 2-9.01, a notice inviting informal bids shall be circulated using one or both of the following alternatives:

(a) Notices inviting informal bids may be mailed, faxed, or emailed to all contractors for the category of work to be bid, as shown on the list developed in accordance with section 2-9.02,

(b) Notices inviting informal bids may be mailed to all construction trade journals as specified by the California Uniform Construction Cost Accounting Commission in accordance with section 22036 of the Public Contract Code. Additional contractors and/or construction trade journals may be notified at the discretion of the department soliciting bids, provided however:

(1) If the product or service is property in nature such that it can be obtained only from a certain contractor or contractors, the notice inviting informal bids may be sent exclusively to such contractor or contractors. (§ 4, Ord. 1551, eff. September 29, 2022)

The Purchasing Agent is authorized to award informal contracts pursuant to this Chapter and the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act. (§ 4, Ord. 1551, eff. September 29, 2022)

In seeking, awarding and administering contracts pursuant to this Chapter, the awarding authority shall comply with all other applicable requirements of law and County general conditions and procedures, including but not limited to those pertaining to bonds, prevailing wages, subcontractors, notices to proceed and notice of completion, and insurance. (§ 4, Ord. 1551, eff. September 29, 2022)