Section 20221 Of Article 8. San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District From California Public Contract Code >> Division 2. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 8.
20221
. (a) The purchase of all supplies, equipment, and materials
when the expenditure required exceeds one hundred thousand dollars
($100,000) shall be by contract let to the lowest responsible bidder
or, in the district's discretion, to the responsible bidder who
submitted a proposal that provides the best value to the district on
the basis of the factors identified in the solicitation. "Best value"
means the overall combination of quality, price, and other elements
of a proposal that, when considered together, provide the greatest
overall benefit in response to requirements described in the
solicitation documents. The construction of facilities and works when
the expenditure required exceeds ten thousand dollars ($10,000)
shall be by contract let to the lowest responsible bidder. Notice
requesting bids shall be published at least once in a newspaper of
general circulation. This publication shall be made at least 10 days
before the bids are received. The board may reject any and all bids
and readvertise in its discretion.
(b) Whenever the expected procurement required exceeds two
thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) and, in the case of the
construction of facilities and works, does not exceed ten thousand
dollars ($10,000) or, in the case of the purchase of supplies,
equipment, or materials, does not exceed one hundred thousand dollars
($100,000), the district shall obtain a minimum of three quotations,
either written or oral, that permit prices and terms to be compared.
(c) Where the expenditure required by the bid price is less than
one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), the general manager may act
for the board. When acting pursuant to this subdivision, the general
manager shall, in each instance, promptly notify the board of the
action taken.