Section 50075.5 Of Article 3. Powers And Duties Of Directors From California Public Utilities Code >> Division 10. >> Part 5. >> Chapter 3. >> Article 3.
50075.5
. All new intercity, interregional, and rural services
provided outside the Stockton Metropolitan Area shall be subject to
open competitive bidding at least once every five years. For the
bidding, the district may be one of the bidders. The district shall
cause notice inviting bids to be published at least once in a
newspaper of general circulation within San Joaquin County, which
publication shall be made at least 10 days before bids are to be
received. The contract for service shall be let to the lowest
responsible bidder. The board may reject any and all bids and may
readvertise in its discretion.