Prior to soliciting bids, the purchasing agent may issue a request for qualifications from prospective bidders. Such request shall contain at minimum, a description of the goods or services to be solicited by the request for qualifications, the general scope of the work, the deadline for submission of the information, and how the prospective bidders may apply for consideration. The request shall require information concerning the prospective bidders' product specifications, qualification, experience, and ability to perform the requirements of the contract. After receipt of the responses to the request for qualification from prospective bidders, the prospective bidders shall be ranked from most qualified to least qualified based on the information provided by the purchasing agent. The purchasing agent may then request formal bids from one or more of the top ranked bidders. The failure of a prospective bidder to be selected to receive the invitation for bids shall not be grounds for protest.
(Ord. 18-032, passed 12-11-2018; Ord. 2021-015, passed 6-8-2021)