If two or more formal bids received are for the same total amount or unit price, quality and service being equal, and if public interest will not permit the delay of readvertising for bids, the city council, city manager, or purchasing agent, at their prescribed authorization levels in this chapter may, in their discretion, accept one such bid or accept the lowest bid made by and after negotiation with the tie bidders at the time of bid opening or award of contract.
(Ord. 567-21 Exhibit A, 2021; Ord. 460 § 1 (part), 2011: Ord. 3 § 1 (part), 1991: prior code § 3.12.210)