The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning.
AGENT. The Clerk, Deputy Clerk or any other officer or employee designated by the City Manager to act as purchasing agent.
CONTRACT. Includes contracts for services, subject to the exclusion mentioned in this division, and shall include any type of service, leases for grounds, buildings, offices or maintenance of equipment, machinery and other city-owned personal property.
LOWEST COMPETENT BIDDER. In determining the lowest competent bidder, and in addition to price, the purchasing agent shall consider the following, as applicable:
(1) The ability, capacity, and skill of the bidder to perform the contract or provide the service required;
(2) The ability to perform the contract or provide the service promptly, within the time specified;
(3) The character, integrity, reputation, judgement, experience, and efficiency of the bidder;
(4) The quality of performance of previous contracts or services;
(5) The compliance by the bidder with laws and ordinances related to the contract or service;
(6) Demonstration of financial resources sufficient to perform the contract or service;
(7) Quality and availability of the supplies or services;
(8) Ability of the bidder to provide future maintenance and service; and/or
(9) The number and scope of conditions of the bid.
(1993 Code, § 2-176) (Ord. 2022-07, passed 11-10-2022)
Charter reference:
City contracts, see Chapter 15
Cross-reference:
Definitions and rules of construction generally, see § 1-2