At the direction of the Bids and Purchases Committee, the Mayor or his or her designee, will begin negotiations with the highest qualified firm or person for the required professional services at a compensation, which is considered to be fair and reasonable to the town. The established value, the scope, the complexity and the professional nature of the services to be rendered shall be considered. Should the Mayor or his or her designee be unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract with the firm/person considered to be most qualified, negotiations with that firm/person shall be formally terminated. The Mayor or his or her designee shall then undertake negotiations with the second most qualified firm/person. Failing accord with the second most qualified firm/person, negotiating shall be formally terminated. Negotiations shall then be undertaken with the third most qualified firm/person. Should the Mayor or his or her designee be unable to negotiate a contract with any of the selected firms/persons, the Mayor and the Bids and Purchases Committee shall select additional firms/persons in order of their competence and qualifications, and the Mayor or his or her designee, shall continue negotiations in accordance with this section.
(Ord. 001-3, passed 3-1-2001)