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Title 27

Chapter 27.08

San Jose Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-26 · San Jose

PROCURING MAJOR PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS

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27.08.010 Application of chapter.

This Chapter 27.08 sets forth the methods for procuring Major Public Works Contracts. (Ord. 30308.)

27.08.020 Competitive procurement.

In accordance with Section 1217(c) of the Charter of the City of San José, the Director will procure Major Public Works Contracts using one of the following competitive procurement methods.

  • A. The Director will procure Major Public Works Contracts primarily by Public Bidding done in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 27.10.

  • B. As an alternative to Public Bidding, the City may procure Major Public Works Contracts using a best-value approach complying with the requirements of Chapter 27.12.

T27:10

2026-Supplement 4

PROCUREMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

§ 27.10.020

  • C. The City may procure Major Public Works Contracts as Design-Build Contracts using a process that complies with the requirements of Chapter 27.14 if the contract is over $1,000,000 and the City Council finds a Design-Build Contract would save money or result in faster project completion.

  • (Ord. 30308.)

27.08.030 Prohibition.

A Public Works Project cannot be separated into smaller items of work to avoid Public Bidding. (Ord. 30308.)

tract is funded in whole or in part with State and/or Federal funds, the Director will procure the contract in accordance with any applicable State and/or Federal funding requirements.

(Ord. 30308.)

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    Overview
    1. Chapter 27.02
    2. Chapter 27.04
    3. Chapter 27.06
    4. Chapter 27.08
    5. Chapter 27.10
    6. Chapter 27.12
    7. Chapter 27.14
    8. Chapter 27.16
    9. Chapter 27.18
    10. Chapter 27.20
    11. Chapter 27.22
    12. Chapter 27.24
    13. Chapter 27.26
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    15. Chapter 27.30
    16. Chapter 27.32
    17. Chapter 27.34
    18. Chapter 27.36
    19. Chapter 27.38
    20. Chapter 27.40
    21. Chapter 27.42
    22. Chapter 27.46
    23. Chapter 27.48
    24. Chapter 27.50
    25. Chapter 28.10
    26. Chapter 28.20
    27. Chapter 28.30
    28. Chapter 28.40
    29. Chapter 28.50

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