(A) Type of proposal process and contract required unless otherwise authorized by the Antioch Municipal Code or a specific state law:
VALUE | BID TYPE | APPROVAL AUTHORITY |
Up to $5,000 | Not applicable | Department head or designee |
$5,001 - 25,000 | 3 written quotes, RFQ or RFP | Department head |
$25,001 - 50,000 | 3 written quotes, RFQ or RFP | City Manager |
More than $50,000 | RFQ or RFP | City Council (but see § 3-4.05) |
(B) Award of contract. Award of contract shall be based on the best value to the city and as may be set forth in the RFQ or RFP. Pursuant to Cal. Gov't Code §§ 4525 et seq., the selection of architectural, landscape architectural, engineering, environmental, land surveying or construction project management firms shall be on the "basis of demonstrated competence and on the professional qualifications necessary or the satisfactory performance of the services required."
(C) Agreement. A professional services or consulting agreement shall be required unless waived by the City Attorney.
(D) Exceptions. The bidding procedure under this section may be dispensed with under any exception set forth in § 3-4.12.
(Ord. 2044-C-S, passed 11-9-10)