(a) That the Director of Public Utilities is authorized to enter into public improvement by requirement contracts of constructing and repairing catch basins and manholes duly let to the lowest responsible bidder, after competitive bidding on a unit basis for the improvement for terms of one (1) year. Bids shall be taken in a manner that permits an award to be made for all items as a single contract, or by separate contract for each or any combination of the items as the Board of Control determines. Any purchases made under this section shall be made by the Commissioner of Purchases and Supplies and paid from the annual appropriations made for this purpose.
(b) Alternate bids for a period less than the specified term may be taken if desired by the Commissioner of Purchases and Supplies until provision is made for the requirements for the entire term. The Director of Public Utilities is authorized to enter into one (1) or more requirement contracts with a term of two (2) years instead of one (1) year when there is a financial advantage to the City. For purposes of this section, a financial advantage shall be determined by the Director of Public Utilities by comparing the bids received for both terms.
(Ord. No. 996-03. Passed 7-16-03, eff. 7-23-03)