(a) A bid may be rejected if:
(i) The bidder is determined to be nonresponsible pursuant to section 28-27 (Responsibility of bidders, offerors and respondents);
(ii) The bid is nonresponsive in accordance with section 28-17 (competitive sealed bidding);
(iii) The proposed price exceeds available funds or is unreasonable; or
(iv) It is otherwise not advantageous to the city.
(b) A proposal, statement of qualifications, or reverse auction bid may be rejected if:
(i) The person responding to the solicitation is determined to be nonresponsible pursuant to section 28-27 (responsibility of bidders, offerors and respondents); or
(ii) It is unacceptable;
(iii) The proposed price exceeds available funds or is unreasonable; or
(iv) It is otherwise not advantageous to the city.
(c) The reasons for rejection shall be made a part of the procurement file and shall be available for public inspection.
(Ord. No. 10404, § 1, 5-15-07; Ord. No. 11296, § 1, 8-5-15)