§ 1802. CONTRACTS OF OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES.

The requirements of Sections 1800 and 1801 of this Charter shall not apply to purchases by the City and/or the Harbor Department and Water Department made on behalf of the City from any governmental body, officer or agency.

The City, the Board of Harbor Commissioners and Board of Water Commissioners may participate in joint and cooperative purchasing of services, supplies, materials, equipment and labor with other cities, counties, districts, State and Federal governments or other governmental agencies, singly, jointly, or in districts or associations, by purchasing under their contracts on a voluntary and selective basis when authorized by a resolution of the City Council, Board of Harbor Commissioners or Water Commissioners, respectively. Such purchasing shall be in accordance with enabling legislation under Federal and State statutes and revisions, amendments, executive orders, and rules and regulations pertaining thereto.