Section 130236 Of Article 2. Contracts From California Public Utilities Code >> Division 12. >> Chapter 4. >> Article 2.
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. Notwithstanding Section 130232, and upon a finding by
two-thirds vote of all members of the commission that the proposed
purchase in compliance with Sections 130232 and 130233 does not
constitute a method of procurement adequate for the operation of
commission facilities or equipment, the commission may direct the
procurement of prototype equipment or modifications in an amount
sufficient to conduct and evaluate operational testing without
further observance of any provisions in this article regarding
contracts, bids, advertisements, or notice.