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The memorandum outlines proposed amendments to Title 27 of the San José Municipal Code aimed at streamlining procurement processes for public works contracts. Key changes include adjustments to the Request for Quotes process, on-call contracts, micro contract thresholds, the protest process, and the Public Works Director's signature authority. The ordinance also introduces a progressive design-build procurement method and codifies the practice of conducting confidential meetings during the procurement process. Additionally, clerical errors in the code will be corrected.
Key points
Proposed amendments to Title 27 aim to modernize and clarify public works procurement processes.
Changes include streamlining the Request for Quotes process and allowing multiple on-call contracts from a single solicitation.
The micro contract threshold will be raised from $11,000 to $75,000.
The protest period for public works procurements will be reduced from five business days to three.
The Public Works Director's signature authority will increase from $1,200,000 to $5,000,000.
The ordinance introduces a progressive design-build procurement method.
Confidential meetings during the design-build procurement process will be codified.
Clerical errors in the code will be corrected.
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Specific dates and outcomes related to the approval process are not provided.
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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: See Below Approved 8/19/25 25-828 2.13 FROM: Matt Loesch DATE: July 28, 2025 Date: 8/6/25 COUNCIL DISTRICT: Citywide SUBJECT: Amendments to Title 27 of the San José Municipal Code to Streamline Procurement Processes RECOMMENDATION Approve an ordinance to amend the following sections of Title 27 of the San José Municipal Code: (a) Section 27.06.050 to streamline the informal Request for Quotes process; (b) Section 27.06.070 to clarify the process for procuring an on-call contract; (c) Section 27.06.080 to raise the micro contract threshold; (d) Sections 27.10.260, 27.10.370, and Section 27.10.380 to streamline the protest process; (e) Section 27.10.450 to correct a clerical error; (f) Section 27.10.560 to increase the Director’s signature authority and correct a clerical error; (g) Section 27.14.040 to add another process for procuring design-build contracts to reflect a change to the California Public Contract Code; and (h) Chapter 27.14 to specify that the City may conduct confidential meetings during the design-build procurement process. SUMMARY AND OUTCOME The proposed ordinance would implement changes...
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This draft ordinance amends Title 27 of the San José Municipal Code concerning the procurement process. It outlines changes to the request for quotes process, on-call contracts, micro contracts, bid protests, and award authority for public works contracts. The ordinance includes provisions for preferences for local and small business enterprises, defines on-call contracts, and establishes the authority of the Director in awarding contracts. It also allows for confidential meetings during the procurement process under certain conditions.
Key points
Amends Title 27 of the San José Municipal Code related to procurement.
Establishes a request for quotes process for Minor Public Works Contracts.
Defines on-call contracts and procurement methods for such contracts.
Allows procurement of Minor Public Works Contracts without competitive processes under certain thresholds.
Sets conditions for bid protests and relevant information for determining bidder responsibility.
Authorizes the Director to award Major Public Works Contracts under specified conditions.
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NVF:KWF:JAC:AFS:DEY:RBT:AHT 6/16/2025 DRAFT ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE AMENDING TITLE 27 OF THE SAN JOSE MUNCIPAL CODE RELATED TO THE PROCUREMENT PROCESS WHEREAS, the San José City Council (“City Council”) desires to amend Title 27 as set forth in the memorandum from the Director of Public Works, Matt Loesch, for the August 19, 2025 City Council meeting (“Memorandum”); and WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions and requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, together with related State CEQA Guidelines and Title 21 of the San José Municipal Code (collectively, "CEQA"), the Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement has determined that the provisions of this Ordinance do not constitute a project, under File No. PP PP17-008 (Code or Policy change that involve no changes in the physical environment); and WHEREAS, the City Council is the decision-making body for this Ordinance; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE: SECTION 1. Section 27.06.050 of Chapter 27.06 of Title 27 of the San José Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 27.06.050 Request for Quotes The Director will use a...