Section 131286 Of Article 3. Powers And Functions From California Public Utilities Code >> Division 12.5. >> Chapter 5. >> Article 3.
131286
. If, after rejecting bids received under Section 131285, the
county transportation authority determines and declares by a
two-thirds vote of all of its voting members that, in its opinion,
the supplies, equipment, or materials may be purchased at a lower
price in the open market, the authority may proceed to purchase these
supplies, equipment, or materials in the open market without further
observance of the provisions regarding contracts, bids, or
advertisement.