(A) Rejection of bids. In its discretion, the city may reject any bids presented following at least two business day notice to the apparent low bidder. If all bids are rejected after the first invitation of bids, the city may re-evaluate its cost estimates of the project and take such actions allowed by law including:
(1) Abandon the project;
(2) Re-advertise for bids; or
(3) Have the project done by force account without further complying with this chapter. In electing this option, the City Council shall first adopt a resolution by a four-fifths vote, declaring that the project can be performed more economically by the employees of the city.
(B) Award of contract. If a contract is awarded, it shall be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. If two or more bids are the same and the lowest, the city may accept the one it chooses.
(C) No bids received. If no bids are received through the formal or informal procedure, the project may be performed by negotiated contract or by the employees of the city by force account, without further complying with this chapter.
(Ord. 2049-C-S, passed 7-12-11)