3.08.040 Informal procurement (goods and services).
   Procurement of goods, professional services, and nonprofessional services of an estimated value of $50,000 or less, on a per project basis, may be made pursuant to the procedures in this Section.
   (a)   Less than $5,000. Informal quotes may be obtained from vendors but are not required.
   (b)   Between $5,000.01 - $50,000. At least three informal quotes shall be solicited by means of a written or verbal request. Responses to the City's request shall be in writing.
   (c)   Award. For procurement of goods, the contract shall be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder. For procurement of professional services or nonprofessional services, the contract shall be awarded to the responsible bidder that provides the best value to the City or the lowest responsive bidder, as deemed appropriate by the purchasing officer.
   (d)   Other requirements not specified. Unless otherwise stated herein in this Section 3.08.040, Subsections (c)-(e) in Section 3.08.050 shall apply to informal procurement.
(Ord. 247, passed 5-8-2024)