(A) A single available source for a commodity, service or construction item. A contract or purchase order may be awarded for a commodity, service or construction item without competition when, under this section the Director of Purchasing determines, in writing, that there is only one source for the required commodity, service or construction item.
(B) Factors considered by the Director of Purchases. Among the factors the Director of Purchasing may take into consideration are the following:
(1) Equipment, material, services or supplies for which there is no comparable competitive product from more than one supplier;
(2) Public utility services from natural or regulated monopolies;
(3) A component or replacement part for which there is no commercially available substitute, and which can be obtained only from the manufacturer;
(4) An item where compatibility is the overriding consideration, such as computer operating software enhancements for an existing system;
(5) Whether there is only one authorized service provider; or
(6) A used item that becomes immediately available and is subject to prior sale.
(Ord. passed 6-20-2005)