Section 20355.2 Of Article 21.5. Sonoma-marin Area Rail Transit District From California Public Contract Code >> Division 2. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 21.5.

. If after rejecting bids the district determines that the supplies, equipment, and materials may be purchased at a lower price in the open market, the district may proceed to purchase the supplies, equipment, and materials in the open market without further observance of the provisions requiring contracts, bids, or notice.