Whenever possible, all contracts for the purchase of supplies or services shall be awarded on the basis of competitive bidding. Notwithstanding the above, competitive bidding shall not be required in the following circumstances:
a. Contracts for professional services awarded pursuant to subsection 3-8.4;
b. When the estimated amount of the contract is less than ten thousand ($10,000) dollars;
c. For emergency purchases necessary to prevent the immediate interruption or cessation of necessary Town services or to safeguard life, property or the public health and welfare;
d. Where it can be demonstrated that there is only one (1) vendor or source of the required supplies or services.
(Ord. #99-01, §2; Ord. 2013-01, §1; Ord. 2021-03, § 1)