(A) Non-competitive negotiations may be used for procurements in excess of seven thousand five hundred dollars ($7,500) when bidding or competitive negotiations are not feasible. The city may purchase goods and services through non-competitive negotiations when it is determined in writing by the Mayor that competitive negotiation or bidding is not feasible and that:
(1) An emergency exists which will cause public harm as a result of the delay caused by following competitive purchasing procedures; or
(2) The product or service can be obtained only from one source;
(3) The contract is for the purchase of perishable items purchased on a weekly or more frequent basis;
(4) Only one satisfactory proposal is received through RFP or RFQ; or
(5) The state has authorized the particular type of non-competitive negotiation (example-the procurement of services by an Area Development District).
(B) Procurement by non-competitive negotiation requires the strictest attention to the observation of impartiality toward all suppliers. The Office of Community Development must approve all procurements by non-competitive negotiation when only one supplier is involved or only one bid or response to an RFP/RFQ is received.
(Ord. 15-2010, passed 12-14-10)