Section 20312 Of Article 17. Golden Empire Transit District From California Public Contract Code >> Division 2. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 17.

. If, after rejecting bids, the board determines and declares by a four-fifths vote of all its members that, in its opinion, the supplies, equipment, and materials may be purchased at a lower price in the open market, the board may proceed to purchase the supplies, equipment, and materials in the open market without further observance of the provisions requiring contracts, bids, or notice.