(A) Whenever satisfactory bids are received, the contract shall be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, subject to approval of the contract and bond by the Commission. When the award is not given to the lowest bidder, a full and complete statement of the reasons for awarding the bid to a higher bidder shall be prepared by the requesting department head and/or Purchasing Officer and filed with other papers relating to the transaction.
(B) Bids received after the due date and time shall not be considered or reported as participating bids.
(Ord. 657-03-13, passed 3-4-13)