(A) The negotiated process may be used instead of advertisement for bids in which the amounts exceed $30,000 in the following circumstances:
(1) An emergency exists;
(2) The contract is for professional services; and
(3) All bids received exceed the amount budgeted.
(B) Before an emergency is declared, the purchasing officer shall determine whether or not the delay in obtaining bids will result in danger to health, safety, or property and submit such determination to the Judge/Executive.
(C) The Judge/Executive shall certify the existence of any emergency and file a copy of such certificate with the chief financial officer of the county.
(D) A professional service is one performed by a licensed professional and an activity for which the license is required.
(E) In the event all bids submitted are in excess of funds available, the Judge/Executive or purchasing officer shall prepare a written determination that there are no additional funds available so as to permit an award to the responsible bidder with the lowest and best bid and delay in advertising for additional bids is not in the best interest of the county.
(Prior Code, § 22.104) (Ord. passed 6-13-1994)