(a) In any case where competitive bidding is not practical, or it is clearly to the Village's advantage to contract without competitive bidding, Council, upon the recommendation of the Village Manager, may authorize the execution of a purchase order without competitive bidding, by a majority vote.
Instances where competitive bidding is not practical include, but are not limited to, the following examples:
(1) Contracts for professional services
(2) Hiring of Consultants; or
(3) Contracts for materials in unstable markets
(b) The Village Law Director shall approve the contract as to form and content before it is submitted for the Village Manager's approval with Council authorization.
(Ord. 17-2013. Passed 9-4-13.)