(a) Competitive sealed bidding required; exceptions. All County procurement contracts shall be awarded by competitive sealed bidding, except as otherwise provided in:
(1) § 8-1-107(a), "Cooperative procurements";
(2) § 8-1-107(b), "Piggyback procurements";
(3) § 8-2-105, "Competitive Sealed Proposals";
(4) § 8-2-106, "Small Procurements";
(5) § 8-2-107, "Sole Source Procurements";
(6) § 8-2-108, "Emergency Procurements";
(7) § 8-2-109, "Expedited Procurements"; and
(8) § 8-2-110, "Professional Services Procurements".
(b) Certain multiple contracts. Multiple contracts for the same goods or services may be awarded to responsive and responsible vendors under any lawful procurement method if it is in the County's best interests, such as when awards to two or more vendors are needed for adequate delivery, service, or availability, or for product compatibility.
(1985 Code, Art. 10, § 2-103) (Bill No. 59-85; Bill No. 58-08; Bill No. 8-17)