Section 20232 Of Article 9. Southern California Rapid Transit District From California Public Contract Code >> Division 2. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 9.

. If, after rejecting bids, the board determines and declares by a vote of two-thirds of all its members that in its opinion the supplies, equipment and materials may be purchased at a lower price in the open market, the board may proceed to purchase the supplies, equipment and materials in the open market without further observance of the provisions requiring contracts, bids, or notice.