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§ 10.43.6 — Exceptions

Los Angeles Municipal Code (2026 Rev. 9, current through legislation effective June 30, 2026) · Los Angeles Administrative Code § 10.43.6

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Sec. 10.43.6. Exceptions.

This Article shall not apply to a contract if to do so would violate or conflict with federal or state law. The DAA may waive compliance with this Article under the following circumstances: A. The contract is necessary to respond to an emergency that endangers public health or safety and no contractor which is in compliance with this Article is capable of responding to the emergency. B. The contract is for equipment, supplies, goods, or materials that are available from only one contractor, and that contractor is otherwise qualified and acceptable to the City. Sole-source waivers to this Ordinance shall be approved by a committee with representatives from the Office of the City Administrative Officer, the Department of General Services, and the Chief Legislative Analyst. Any such waiver shall be posted on the website of the Department of General Services. C. The contract is with another public entity. D. The requirements of this Article conflict with the terms or conditions of a federal or state grant, subvention or agreement. SECTION HISTORY Added by Ord. No. 176,291, Eff. 1-1-05.