Expenditures of $15,000 or more shall be by competitive bids, request for proposals, or request for qualifications (collectively “competitive bids”). Competitive bids will be solicited by advertisement in a local or area newspaper of general circulation. This procedure may be supplemented by direct mailings, posted notices and/or other advertising means when practical. The best and lowest bid normally will be selected; however, the Council may reject any or all bids or select other than the low bid where there is full justification. An exception from competitive bids may be approved by Council majority vote for goods and/or services needed to address an emergency; from single source outlets, another unit of government, or one time auctions; all supplies, materials, equipment, or services purchased at a price established in a state contract of the State of Florida Department of General Services Division of Purchasing; when piggybacking a public contract procured under Florida law within the past 365 days; or where the best interest of the citizens of the city require it after unsuccessfully attempting competitive bidding.
(1998 Code, § 35.01) (Ord. 177, passed 4-8-1986; Ord. 612, passed 12-10-2013; Ord. 714, passed 2-12-2019; Ord. 777, passed 12-14-2021)