For the purposes of this Subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CHANGE ORDER. A written authorization from the City directing an addition, deletion, or revision to an approved or awarded purchase order or contract.
LOCAL BUSINESS. A business that is located within the City of Culver City and meets both of the following criteria:
A. The business has a current Culver City business tax certificate; and
B. The local sales tax generated by the business is allocated to the City of Culver City.
LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER. A bidder who is both responsive and responsible, as those terms are defined herein, and submits the lowest bid.
A. In determining a "responsible bidder," the following factors shall be considered:
1. The ability, capacity, facilities and skill of the bidder to perform the contract or fulfill the purchase order;
2. The ability of the bidder to perform the contract or fulfill the purchase order within the time specified, without delay;
3. The character, integrity, trustworthiness and reputation of the bidder;
4. The competence, reputation and record of performance and experience of the bidder for the successful recent completion of similar work of comparable magnitude;
5. The previous and existing compliance by the bidder with laws and ordinances relating to the type of work to be performed under the contract or purchase order;
6. The sufficiency of the bidder's financial resources as they relate to the ability of the bidder to perform the contract or fulfill the purchase order;
7. The quality, availability and adaptability of the equipment, goods and supplies to the particular use required;
8. The ability of the bidder to provide future maintenance and service for the use of the subject of the contract or purchase order;
9. The number and scope of conditions and exceptions attached to the bid by the bidder.
B. A "responsive bidder" is a bidder who submits a bid in conformity with any and all specifications, terms, conditions and other requirements included in the notice inviting bids.
PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT. The construction or improvement, excluding maintenance and repair, of public buildings, works, streets, drains, sewers, utilities, parks and playgrounds.
PURCHASING AUTHORITY. The Purchasing Officer's authority to approve any purchase order or contract, which does not exceed the maximum amount established by resolution of the City Council.
PURCHASING OFFICER. The City Manager or his or her designee.
VENDOR. Any supplier, contractor or consultant from which the City receives equipment, goods, supplies, materials and/or services.
(Ord. 2018-008 § 1 (part))