For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BID. All bids and proposals.
CITY. The City of McCook, Nebraska.
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES. Work performed by an independent contractor requiring specialized knowledge, experience, expertise, or similar capabilities wherein the service rendered does not consist primarily of acquisition of supplies, materials, and equipment. The services may include (by way of illustration, not limitation) services such as maintenance of buildings or equipment, employee training, postage, equipment service contracts, rental of equipment and machinery, and cleaning services. The term shall not include professional services, as defined in this chapter, or other contractual services which are in their nature unique and not subject to competition such as public utility services, telephone, and cable services.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES. All architect, engineering, accounting, legal, medical, and consultant services.
SUPPLIES. All supplies, materials, and equipment.
USING AGENCY. Any department, division, commission, or other unit in the city using supplies, procuring contractual services, or procuring professional services as provided for in this chapter.
(Ord. 2007-2787, passed 3-5-2007; Ord. 2012-2873, passed 5-7-2012)