Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 1600 and 1601, the city is authorized to utilize electronic means in the procurement and administration of contracts, in accordance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations. Without limiting the nature of the foregoing, the city may utilize online bidding and selling methods, electronic signature in accordance with applicable state, local and federal law, and electronic mail for delivery of notices when “mailed” notice is required herein. Whenever “sealed” bids or proposals are called for, any electronic means may be used so long as such electronic means provide for the secured submission of the required data. Whenever bids are required to be “opened”, such bids shall be deemed “opened” if and when they are made available to both the city and the public simultaneously, in a public setting, including, without limitation, by way of making such bids available in an electronic format that is readable by the public.
(Ord. 18-953 § 2 (part), 2018)