(A) The Central Purchasing Office or CIP may reject any or all offers received in response to a competitive solicitation, but the rejection shall be accompanied by a written statement declaring the reasons for the rejection, which shall be made part of the procurement file.
(B) If no responsive offers are received, then the Central Purchasing Office or CIP may purchase the required goods or services, with no change in the published specifications, in the open market at the best obtainable price. If the specifications are changed, or if so required by the Chief Procurement Officer or CIP Official, a purchase in the open market shall not be permitted and the competitive solicitation may be reissued.
(Ord. 26-2011; Am. Ord. 2019-005)