(a) Eligible Contracts. For purposes of this Section 6.77, “Eligible Contract” shall mean a Contract for a Public Work or Improvement with an estimated cost that does not exceed $5,000,000. Starting as of January 1, 2030, the Controller shall adjust this limit in the same manner as the Controller adjusts the Threshold Amount for Public Works Contracts under Section 6.1 of this Code.
(b) Cooperative Purchasing. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Municipal Code, Department Heads are authorized to enter into Eligible Contracts for Public Works or Improvements by utilizing competitive procurements conducted by or for the benefit of other public agencies in California or elsewhere, under the terms established in those procurements, upon the Department Head making a written determination that (i) the procurement is for an Eligible Contract, (ii) the procurement was competitive or the result of a sole source award, and (iii) the use of the procurement would be in the City’s best interests. If the Award of the Eligible Contract requires approval of a board or commission, then the foregoing written determination of the Department Head shall also be subject to the board or commission’s approval.
(c) Contract Terms. Except as provided in subsection (b), Contracts awarded under this Section 6.77 shall conform to the requirements of this Chapter 6, Administrative Code Chapter 14B, and Labor and Employment Code , as applicable.
(Added by Ord. 161-24, File No. 240366, App. 7/3/2024, Eff. 8/3/2024)
(Former Sec. 6.77 added by Ord. 78-22, File No. 220392, App. 5/20/2022, Eff. 6/20/2022; expired 7/1/2023)
Editor’s Note:
Former Sec. 6.77 (“Short-Term Contract Extensions”) expired on 7/1/2023 per the terms of its sunset clause and was removed from the Code at the direction of the Office of the City Attorney.