The underlying purpose of this chapter is to:
A. Ensure fair and equitable treatment of all persons who wish to or do conduct business with the city;
B. Provide for the greatest possible economy in city procurement activities;
C. Foster effective broad based competition within the free enterprise system to ensure that the city will receive the best possible service or product at the lowest possible price. (Ord. 3-17-97A, 3-17-1997)