(A) As provided by O.R.S. 279B.070, any procurement of goods or services exceeding $5,000 but not exceeding $100,000 may be awarded after seeking 3 informally solicited competitive price quotes or competitive proposals from prospective, qualified contractors. For contracts with an estimated value of between $20,000 and $100,000, the quotes or proposals shall be in writing. If 3 quotes or proposals are not reasonably available, fewer will suffice, but the purchasing officer shall make a written record of the effort to obtain the quotes or proposals. A contract shall be awarded under this section to the responsive contractor whose quote or proposal is the most advantageous to the city concerning price, conformity to the specifications, bidder qualifications and experience, compatibility with existing equipment and similar relevant factors.
(B) An intermediate procurement contract may be amended to exceed $100,000 only in accordance with O.A.R. 137-047-0800.
(C) A procurement may not be artificially divided or fragmented so as to constitute an intermediate procurement under this section.
(Ord. 2013-08-02, passed 8-13-2013)