Procurements may be made without the use of sealed bids, RFPs, RFQs or direct negotiations by using electronic or telephonic bids when:
A. The cost of the procurement is greater than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00), but less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00), or the cost of the procurement is one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) or less and if the procurement item is a fleet vehicle or construction equipment;
B. A reasonable attempt has been made to compare the cost of the procurement with two (2) or more providers through electronic or telephonic bids; and
C. The electronic or telephonic bids are documented as part of the procurement process. (Ord. O-2018-8, 7-23-2018)