(A) It is the city’s policy to encourage competition in procurements. Non-competitive negotiations may be used for purchases of unique goods or services that are available from only one source.
(B) The requesting department is responsible for supplying the Purchasing Officer with a current concise written justification, approved by the Department Director or designee, for the sole source purchase for each new agreement, amendment, purchase order, or purchase request.
(Ord. 1073, passed 4-18-2023)