§ 1108-2.214. Independent contractors.

(a)

General. He shall engage contractors to perform services for the county and its offices, with or without the furnishing of material, where the aggregate cost does not exceed the amount authorized in Government Code Section 25502.5 from time to time.

(b)

Exceptions. This section does not apply to any of the following:

(1)

Printing legal briefs or legal notices.

(2)

Phonographic reporters services or transcripts.

(3)

Special expert services for the county counsel's, district attorney's, public defender's, or sheriff's offices.

(4)

Election supplies.

(5)

Consultants and other experts employed directly by the board.

(6)

Other services that by law some other officer or body is specifically charged with obtaining.

(7)

Road equipment rented by the purchasing agent pursuant to Section 1108-2.208.

(8)

Contracts let by the purchasing agent pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 20394, 20394.5, or 22032(a).

(c)

Discretion. The purchasing agent, at his discretion, may engage or assist with obtaining the services listed in subsection (b) when requested by the involved county office or department.

(Ords. 2000-30, 87-30 § 2, 84-68 § 1, 82-63, 82-51, 81-19 § 1, 71-101 § 1, 69-75 § 1: prior code § 2502.4, § 2502: Ord. 1212 § 3 [1958]: see also § 1108-2.215 and Gov. C. §§ 2502, 54201 ff).

(Ord. No. 2013-20, § II, 10-15-13)