The following are exempt from the requirements of this chapter:
A. Any matter that is exempt from procurement requirements under state or federal law.
B. Contracts for the following:
1. Contracts with another governmental entity or agency that are solicited in accordance with the rules or requirements of that entity or agency;
2. Contracts for expert witnesses, advisors or outside counsel for the city attorney's office;
3. Contracts for special investigatory or similar services or supplies for the police department where confidentiality is necessary, if approved by the mayor upon recommendation from the chief procurement officer.
C. With the approval of the mayor, and when not in conflict with state or federal law, the chief procurement officer or city engineer, in their respective areas of authority, may exempt an enterprise fund from the requirements of all or any part of this chapter in the procurement rules.
D. With the approval of the mayor, and when not in conflict with state or federal law, the chief procurement officer and city engineer, in their respective areas of authority, may each exempt a type or class of procurement from any or all of the requirements of this chapter in the procurement rules when that exemption is in the best interest of the city, and competitive processes would not be of benefit to the city.
E. When granting a concession in which a person makes use of city property to provide goods or services to the public, or arrangements of similar nature, the city shall make use of this chapter to the extent determined to be practicable by a procurement official in order to provide for the desired concession or arrangements on terms most beneficial to the city. (Ord. 64-97 § 2, 1997)