Contract Ordinances

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Although multiple codes and regulations may apply when bidding for and approving a contract, the Sacramento City Code references the following Items:

Local ordinance & bid preference requirements

Business operation tax certificate

All businesses that operate in the City of Sacramento or do business with the City of Sacramento must have a Business Operation Tax certificate. A Business Operation Tax Certificate (BOT) is the equivalent of a business license in other jurisdictions. Visit the Revenue page to apply, renew or for additional information.

*Exemptions to BOT: Charitable and Nonprofit Organizations, Disabled Veterans, Grant recipients, Expense Reimbursements, some Financial Institutions, and Approved Government Agencies.

Equal benefits ordinance

Contractors must provide the same benefits to employees with domestic partners as they do for those with spouses, in accordance with City, state, and federal laws.

Living wage ordinance

Contractors must provide a living wage to their employees.

Local Business Enterprise (LBE)

To verify the jurisdiction of a physical address, use the Sacramento County Parcel Viewer.

The LBE Preference Program is applicable to all City procurement opportunities under $250,000 and provides a 5% preference to qualifying businesses. For professional service contracts only, this preference also applies to procurement opportunities of $250,000 or more. City Code Chapter 3.60.260

The LBE Participation Program is applicable to non-professional, professional, and public project/construction contracts $250,000 or more unless waived by the City Manager or the City Manager's designee. This program provides enhanced opportunities for the participation of qualifying business in the City's contracting and procurement activities. City Code Chapter 3.60.270

Prevailing wage

Describes how the winning bidder is determined, as well as other restrictions on how a contract can be created and awarded.

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