(A) Noncompetitive negotiations may be used for procurements in excess of $7,500 when bidding or competitive negotiations are not feasible. The city may purchase goods and services through noncompetitive negotiations when it is determined in writing by the Mayor that competitive negotiation or bidding is not feasible and that:
(1) An emergency exists which will cause public harm as a result of the delay caused by following competitive purchasing procedures; or
(2) The product or service can be obtained only from one source; or
(3) The contract is for the purchase of perishable items purchased on a weekly or more frequent basis; or
(4) Only one satisfactory proposal is received through request for proposals or request for qualifications; or
(5) The state has authorized the particular type of noncompetitive negotiation (for example, the procurement of services by an Area Development District).
(B) Procurement by noncompetitive negotiation requires the strictest attention to the observation of impartiality toward all suppliers. The Commonwealth of Kentucky must approve all procurements by noncompetitive negotiation when only one supplier is involved or only one bid or response to a request for proposal/request for qualifications is received.
(Ord. 85-817, passed 11-27-85; Am. Ord. 2020-1974, passed 4-23-20) Penalty, see § 37.99