Except as otherwise directed by law, or as directed by the Board of Supervisors, competitive process is not required for the following purchases:
(A) Expert and professional services which involve extended analysis; the exercise of discretion and independent judgment in their performance; and an advanced, specialized type of knowledge, expertise, or training customarily acquired either by a prolonged course of study or equivalent experience as defined under § 5.09.002 - Professional Services.
(B) Election supplies.
(C) Legal brief printing, stenographic services, and transcripts.
(D) Books, publications, subscriptions, recordings, motion picture films, and annual book and periodical contracts.
(E) Appraiser services.
(F) Insurance.
(G) Contracts for services which by law, some other office or body is specifically charged with obtaining.
(H) Public utility services.
(I) Ordinary travel expenses.
(J) Personal property or services obtainable through master contracts or purchasing association pools identified for the use and benefit of all county departments.
(K) Where law fixes the price of property or services.
(L) Proprietary drugs and pharmaceuticals, medical supplies and equipment.
(M) Training, seminars, and classes for county personnel.
(N) Sole source procurement, defined as an award for a commodity or service which can only be purchased from one supplier, usually because of its technological, specialized, or unique character.
(O) Emergency purchases necessary when unforeseen circumstances require an immediate purchase in order to avoid a hazard to life or property or serious interruption of the operation of a county department, or the necessary emergency repair of county equipment or heavy equipment required for the operation of a county department, or in order to avoid economic loss to the county.
(P) When the product/services are needed by the county pending a contract award and a contractor agrees to provide such product/services at the same contract price as a previous award, until a new contract has been awarded. Such interim period contracts shall not exceed six months.
(Ord. 853, § 1 (part), 2010)