Section 20916.1 Of Article 60. Bridge And Highway Districts From California Public Contract Code >> Division 2. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 60.
20916.1
. Notwithstanding Section 20916, the purchase of all
supplies, equipment, and materials by the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway
and Transportation District shall be subject to the following:
(a) When the expenditure required exceeds one hundred thousand
dollars ($100,000), the purchase 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 the
requirements described in the solicitation documents.
(b) To the extent practicable, the district shall obtain a minimum
of three quotations, either written or oral, that permit prices and
terms to be compared whenever the expected expenditure required for
the purchase of supplies, equipment, or materials exceeds two
thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500), but does not exceed one
hundred thousand dollars ($100,000).
(c) Notice requesting bids shall be published at least once in a
newspaper of general circulation and on the district's procurement
Internet Web site, which publication shall be made at least 10 days
before the bids are received. The board may reject any and all bids
and readvertise at its discretion.
(d) This section applies solely to the procurement of supplies,
equipment, and materials, and shall not apply to construction
contracts.