California Public Utilities Code

§ 125222

PUC § 125222 Effective Jan 1, 2024Div. 11.5 · Ch. 4 · Art. 2

Statute text

(a)The Legislature finds and declares that a compelling interest exists in ensuring all federal, state, local, and private moneys available to the district are captured and used in a timely manner.

(b)In order to maximize the use of federal, state, local, and private funds, and to maintain a competitive posture in seeking supplemental federal funds, the board may establish and use a flexible contracting process, consistent with this division, to maximize its efficient use of public funds.

(c)For the acquisition or lease of materials, supplies, or equipment, except in cases where an item of a specified brand or trade name is the only item that will properly meet the needs of the district or in an emergency declared by the vote of two-thirds of all the members of the board, all contracts shall be awarded as follows:

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 131, Sec. 202. (AB 1754) Effective January 1, 2024.