The purchasing agent or his or her designated representative will hold the opening of bids, at the time and location stated in the call for bids. A reasonable period of time for the preparation of bids shall be allotted between the issuing of the call for bids and the scheduled date of opening. Bids are secured in a locked vault located at City Hall until opening. Bid envelopes will be opened and bids read aloud at the public bid opening. A representative of the City Manager will be present at all bid openings, and will initial each bid. Faxed bids will not be accepted. All information submitted, excepting proprietary information, will be made available for public inspection following award of the contract.
(Res. 2008-011, passed 2-19-2008)