Section 81653 Of Article 3. Contracts From California Education Code >> Division 7. >> Title 3. >> Part 49. >> Chapter 3. >> Article 3.

. The governing board of any community college district may purchase from the federal government or any agency thereof any surplus property, as defined in the Surplus Property Act of 1944, in any amount needed for the operation of the schools of the district without taking estimates or advertising for bids.