(A) Purpose. This policy governs contracts entered into and purchases made by the city. It is the policy of the city to utilize public contracting and purchasing practices that maximize the efficient use of city resources and the purchasing power of city funds by:
(1) Promoting impartial and open competition;
(2) Using solicitation materials that are complete and contain a clear statement of contract specifications and requirements; and
(3) Taking full advantage of evolving procurement methods that suit the purchasing needs of the city as they emerge in various industries.
(B) Interpretation of purchasing policy. Procurement responsibilities for the city are established in this section in accordance with O.R.S. Chapters 279A, 279B, and 279C (the “Public Contracting Code”) and the Attorney General’s Model Public Contracting Policies (“Model Policies”), being O.A.R. 137- 046-0100 et seq.
(1) It is the city’s intent that this policy be interpreted to authorize the full use of all contracting and purchasing powers described in O.R.S. Chapters 279A, 279B, and 279C.
(2) The Model Policies adopted under O.R.S. 279A.065 shall apply to the contracts and purchases of the city to the extent they do not conflict with the policies and regulations adopted by the city.
(3) In the event of a conflict between any provisions of this policy and the Model Policies, the provisions of this policy shall prevail.
(C) Specific provisions’ precedence over general provisions. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of this policy, the more specific provision shall take precedence over the more general provision.
(D) Conflict with federal statutes and regulations. Except as otherwise expressly provided in O.R.S. Chapters 279A, 279B, and/or 279C, applicable federal statutes and regulations govern when federal funds are involved.
(Ord. 329-21, passed 8-3-2021)