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SB 272

San Mateo County Transit District: job order contracting: pilot program.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Josh Becker and 2 co-sponsors

SB 272 lets San Mateo County Transit use job order contracting to speed maintenance projects with pre-negotiated prices instead of competitive bidding per project.

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 310, Statutes of 2025.
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Bill Summary · SB 272

Legislative bill overview

SB 272 authorizes the San Mateo County Transit District to establish a pilot program using job order contracting (JOC) for construction and maintenance projects. Job order contracting is a streamlined procurement method that pre-negotiates unit prices with contractors, allowing faster project execution without competitive bidding for each individual job. The pilot program has a specified duration and cost limitations.

Why is this important

Transit agencies face chronic delays in infrastructure maintenance and repair due to traditional competitive bidding processes. By allowing San Mateo's transit district to use JOC, the bill could accelerate critical maintenance projects, reduce administrative overhead, and potentially lower costs through predictable pricing—though results depend on effective implementation and oversight.

Potential points of contention

  • Reduced competition concerns: JOC limits competitive bidding opportunities, potentially disadvantaging smaller contractors or minority-owned businesses that may struggle to secure pre-negotiated unit price contracts
  • Cost accountability: Without traditional bid competitions for each project, there's less transparent price discovery; the pilot's success depends on rigorous monitoring to ensure pre-negotiated prices remain competitive
  • Scope creep: Time-and-materials flexibility in JOC contracts could lead to budget overruns if project management and change-order controls aren't sufficiently stringent

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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