California Public Contract Code

§ 20306

PCC § 20306 Effective Jan 1, 2007Div. 2 · Part 3 · Ch. 1 · Art. 16

Statute text

(a)The Legislature finds and declares that the award of purchase contracts by the district under competitive bid procedures may not be feasible for products and materials that are undergoing rapid technological changes or for the introduction of new technologies into district operations, and that in these circumstances it is in the public interest to consider the broadest possible range of competing products and materials available, fitness of purpose, manufacturer’s warranty, vendor financing, performance reliability, standardization, life-cycle costs, delivery timetables, support logistics, and other similar factors in addition to price in the award of these contracts.

(b)(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the board may direct the purchase the following:

(A)Computers, telecommunications equipment, fare collection equipment, radio and microwave equipment, and other related electronic equipment and apparatus.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 574, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2007.