CHAPTER 8
PUBLIC BIDDING PROCEDURE

SECTION:

1-8-1: Policy

1-8-2: Application Of Procedure

1-8-3: Option To Reject

1-8-4: Dollar Limits

1-8-5: Notice; Publication

1-8-6: Specifications

1-8-7: Qualifications Or Security

1-8-8: Idle Funds

1-8-9: Exception For Specific Circumstances

1-8-10: Penalty

1-8-1: POLICY:

   A.   Opportunity For Competition: It shall be the duty of the City and its agents to give opportunity for competition on purchases and sales, except when the nature of the purchase or sale is such that competition is impossible or impracticable. It shall be important and allowable to consider the location or existence of a bidder's business office or service facility within the City or County when considering whether bids will be awarded.

   B.   Local Service Facility: If deemed in the City's best interest, a business must have or provide a local service facility to qualify as a "responsible bidder". All bids submitted shall meet all specifications requested by the City. (Ord. 945, 3-2-1991)

1-8-2: APPLICATION OF PROCEDURE:

   A.   Specified: This procedure shall apply to purchases and sales of goods, merchandise, automobiles and other personal property. Sales of real estate shall be made to the highest responsible bidder at public or private sale, excepting sales of tracts or lots in the City Industrial Park. Contracts for professional services and for investment of idle funds may be let for bids according to this Chapter, but the same is not mandatory.

   B.   Bids Sealed; Public Inspection: All bids shall be sealed and shall not be opened except in public and thereafter shall be subject to public inspection. All bids shall be opened as soon as after the expiration of the time limit specified in the bid notice. (Ord. 945, 3-2-1991)