(A) Non-competitive negotiations may be used only after a written determination by the Judge/Executive, or his or her designee, that at least one of the following conditions exist:
(1) There is only a single source (sole source) within a reasonable geographic area; or
(2) The contract is for perishable items; or
(3) The contract is for replacement parts, where the value of the parts represents a fraction of the worth of the item(s) being repaired or maintained; or
(4) The contract is for proprietary items for resale; or
(5) The contract is for group life insurance, group health and accident insurance, group professional liability insurance, workers compensation insurance, or unemployment insurance; or
(6) The contract is for a purchase of supplies at reduced prices that will afford a purchase at savings to the Fiscal Court.
(B) Upon successful negotiation, the Judge/Executive, or his or her designee, after affirmative vote of the Fiscal Court, shall authorize the award of a contract if for under $30,000 total value or if authorized by the Fiscal Court. The Fiscal Court may ratify the contract so authorized by the Judge/Executive or his or her designee.
(C) Upon successful negotiation, the Judge/Executive, or his or her designee, shall recommend the awarding of a contract if for more than $30,000 total value, subject to the approval of the Fiscal Court.
(Ord. 120.9, passed 8-24-99; Am. Ord. 121.42, passed 10-27-20)