(A) Each bidder or offeror shall furnish, on prescribed forms, information pertaining to all contracts completed in the past two years and financial institutions used.
(B) The purchasing officer shall contact at least one purchaser listed by the bidder or offeror to verify the record of performance.
(C) A credit check may be made through an established organization and the information compared with the information furnished by the bidder/offeror.
(D) In the event the information is conflicting or incomplete, the purchasing officer shall make further inquiry of the bidder/offeror, including inspection of the place of business or examination of the bonds or records.
(E) The contractors who have demonstrated by past performance the ability to perform satisfactorily in accordance with contracts on a timely basis and have shown a sound financial structure shall be qualified as responsible.
(F) The purchasing officer shall make a written determination as to the extent of responsibility of each bidder/offeror and shall maintain a list of those who qualify as responsible contractors for particular types of supplies, services, and construction items.
(G) The purchasing officer shall inform prospective contractors of the pre-qualification procedures and encourage them to supply the information required for pre-qualification.
(H) A new or small business, particularly a minority enterprise, may be exempt from the qualification requirements where circumstances warrant.
(Prior Code, § 22.103) (Ord. passed 6-11-1994)