(A) Short title. The provisions of this chapter and all rules adopted under this chapter may be cited as the city’s public contracting regulations.
(B) Purpose of public contracting regulations. It is the policy of the city in adopting the public contracting regulations to utilize public contracting practices and methods that maximize the efficient use of public resources and the purchasing power of public funds by:
(1) Promoting impartial and open competition;
(2) Using solicitation materials that are complete and contain a clear statement of contract specifications and requirements; and
(3) Taking full advantage of evolving procurement methods that suit the contracting needs of the city.
(C) Interpretation of public contracting rules. In furtherance of the purpose of the objectives set forth in division (B) above, it is the city’s intent that the city public contracting regulations be interpreted to authorize the full use of all contracting powers and authorities described in O.R.S. Chapters 279A, 279B, and 279C.
(Ord. 610, passed 2-28-2005)