(a) The Director may award a contract to a person who meets pre-established minimum qualifications under an open solicitation. An open solicitation may only be used when the County can utilize the goods or services of all qualified offerors and expects to award a contract to each qualified person who applies for a contract subject to the availability of funds. An open solicitation permits the County to receive and act on an application for a contract award on a continuing basis.
(b) An open solicitation must be accomplished under a plan approved by the Chief Administrative Officer which:
(1) provides for periodic review and approval by the Chief Administrative Officer;
(2) establishes a process for a person to apply for a contract;
(3) provides for periodic public notice inviting potential contractors to apply for a contract;
(4) establishes the criteria under which an application for a contract will be accepted or rejected;
(5) uses a preapproved form contract which must be entered into by a successful applicant; and
(6) ensures that the cost of all contracts entered into under the open-ended solicitation will not exceed available funds. (1994 L.M.C., ch. 30, § 1.)