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

Senator Becker's legislation authorizes the San Mateo County Transit District to implement job order contracting through a pilot program for repair and remodeling work. The program permits the district to award contracts up to $5 million initially, with individual job orders capped at $1 million, while requiring competitive bidding and compliance with prevailing wage requirements.

The procurement framework establishes specific controls and procedures for contract awards. The district must prepare detailed solicitation documents including unit price catalogs and technical specifications, independently estimate costs for each job order, and evaluate bids according to predetermined criteria. Contracts may run for an initial 12-month term with two possible one-year extensions, subject to a $10 million cap during the extension period. Small business enterprises and disabled veteran-owned businesses receive special consideration for projects under $250,000.

The bill mandates adherence to collective bargaining agreements and requires contractors to pay prevailing wages in effect when contracts are issued, including subsequent increases published by the Department of Industrial Relations. A designated monitor will inspect job sites for labor compliance upon request from labor representatives. The district must report to the Legislature by January 2030 on the program's implementation, including its bid evaluation system and assessment of outcomes. The pilot program expires on January 1, 2032, unless extended by subsequent legislation.