Public projects, as defined by the Act (Public Contract Code (PCC) Section 22000 et seq.) and in accordance with the limits listed in Section 22032 of the Public Contract Code, may be performed or let to contract by informal procedures as set forth in Section 22032 et seq. of the Public Contract Code.
(Ord. 759-23 § 1, 10-24-2023)
Where a public project is to be performed which is subject to the provisions of this chapter, a notice to contractors shall be provided in accordance with either subsection (1) or (2) of this section, or both.
(1) 
The public agency shall maintain a list of qualified contractors, identified according to categories of work. Minimum criteria for development and maintenance of the contractors list shall be determined by the commission. All contractors on the list for the category of work being bid shall be mailed, faxed, or emailed a notice inviting informal bids unless the product or service is proprietary. All mailing of notices to contractors pursuant to this subsection shall be completed not less than 10 calendar days before bids are due.
(2) 
The public agency may elect to mail, fax, or email a notice inviting informal bids to all construction trade journals specified in Public Contract Code Section 22036.
(Ord. 759-23 § 1, 10-24-2023)
If the product or service is proprietary in nature such that it can be obtained only from a certain contractor or contractors, the notice inviting informal bids may be sent exclusively to such contractor or contractors.
(Ord. 759-23 § 1, 10-24-2023)
Contracts of the amount that are in excess of the city manager's signing authority shall be awarded by the city council.
(Ord. 759-23 § 1, 10-24-2023)