(a) In any case where competitive bidding is not practical, or it is clearly to the City's advantage to contract without competitive bidding, Council, upon the recommendation of the City Manager, may authorize the execution of a purchase order without competitive bidding, by a majority vote.
(b) Instances where competitive bidding is not practical include, but are not limited to, the following examples:
(1) Contracts for professional services (except where Sections 153.65 through 153.71 of the Ohio Revised Code are applicable);
(2) Hiring of consultants; or
(3) Contracts for materials in unstable markets.
The City Law Director shall approve the contract as to form and content before it is submitted for the City Manager's approval with Council authorization.
(Ord. A-1721. Passed 9-11-89; Ord. A-2239. Passed 1-22-01; Ord. A-2375. Passed 3-22-04; Ord. A-2482. Passed 5-8-06.)