104.02 PROCEDURES.

   Notwithstanding the provisions of Ohio R.C. 9.33, 9.331, 9.332 and 153.65 through 153.71, inclusive, and any other provisions of the Ohio Revised Code which may conflict with or are inconsistent with the provisions of this section, the following provisions shall govern the selection and the retention of professional design firms and construction managers by the City of Shaker Heights, Ohio:

   (a)   All contracts for professional design firms and construction managers in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) or more shall be awarded on the basis of qualifications of the potential contractor and price, as determined by the Purchasing Committee (the Mayor, Finance Director and director of the department involved). Prospective contractors shall submit proposals in accordance with the instructions and specifications of the City. These proposals shall include the price. The City may reject any and all proposals. The Mayor, or the Mayor’s designee, shall recommend to the Purchasing Committee the best bid proposal, based on the qualifications and experience of the contractor, price, and other relevant factors. These procedures are not intended to be formal bidding requirements, but rather an informal procedure to determine the best contractor to whom a contract should be awarded.

   (b)   In addition to complying with the above and other existing City ordinances and Charter provisions governing contracts and purchases generally, the Council is authorized to established such further procedures as are deemed to be in the City’s best interests for the selection of such design professionals and construction managers. (Ord. 01-43. Enacted 4-30-01.)