Section 20355.6 Of Article 21.5. Sonoma-marin Area Rail Transit District From California Public Contract Code >> Division 2. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 21.5.
20355.6
. Notwithstanding Section 20355.1, and upon a finding by
two-thirds of all members of the board that the proposed purchase in
compliance with Sections 20355.1 and 20355.2 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.