Section 21072 Of Article 74. Ventura County Watershed Protection District From California Public Contract Code >> Division 2. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 1.5. >> Article 74.

. (a) Emergency work may be done by negotiated contract without advertising for bids or requiring bonds.
  (b) In case of an emergency, if notice for bids to let contracts will not be given, the board of supervisors shall comply with Chapter 2.5 (commencing with Section 22050).