A person other than a City employee who has prepared specifications used substantially by the City in determining from which bidder or proponent it wishes to purchase goods or services may participate in a bid or proposal procurement where the purchasing agent determines in his or her reasonable discretion that such participation will be in the best interest of the City in light of the purposes stated in section 2-2-1 of this chapter. (Ord. 30-2018, 5-8-2018)