Section 20167 Of Article 4. Cities From California Public Contract Code >> Division 2. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 4.

. After rejecting bids, the legislative body may pass a resolution by a four-fifths vote of its members declaring that the project can be performed more economically by day labor, or the materials or supplies furnished at a lower price in the open market. Upon adoption of the resolution, it may have the project done in the manner stated without further complying with this chapter.