Section 20226 Of Article 8. San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District From California Public Contract Code >> Division 2. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 8.
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. Notwithstanding Section 20221, and upon a finding by
two-thirds of all members of the board that the proposed purchase in
compliance with Sections 20221 and 20222 does not constitute a method
of procurement adequate for the operation of district facilities or
equipment, the board may direct the procurement of prototype
equipment or modifications in an amount sufficient to conduct and
evaluate operational testing without further observance of any
provisions requiring contracts, bids, or notice.