2-2-1: PURPOSES:

   A.   The purposes of this chapter are:

      1.   To encourage an economic and efficient procurement process for the City;

      2.   To encourage fair and competitive bidding in the City's procurement process;

      3.   To facilitate the procurement of the highest quality services, products, and construction at the most reasonable and responsible cost to the City;

      4.   To provide fair treatment of persons or entities who conduct business, or wish to conduct business, with the City; and

      5.   To provide for more transparency in the expenditure of City funds.

   B.   Nothing in this chapter shall create any right, interest, or cause of action against the City, its officers, agents, or employees. The City's failure to follow any provision of this chapter shall not invalidate any particular procurement, provided that:

      1.   The failure was not a result of bad faith; and

      2.   The purposes of this chapter have been substantially achieved. (Ord. 30-2018, 5-8-2018)