To the extent set forth herein or as otherwise required by law, the following purchases are exempt from the requirements of § 36.06.
(A) Contracts for the repair, alteration, or construction of building improvements and public works projects, which must conform to the requirements of UCA § 11-39-101, et seq., as amended.
(B) Existing contracts for goods or services negotiated prior to enactment of this chapter.
(C) Contracts which by their nature are not suited to award on a competitive basis.
(D) Purchases that a city official determines can be made at below market cost at a public auction, closeout sale, bankruptcy sale, or other similar sale.
(E) Exchanges with other public agencies that a city official determines can be made at a savings to the taxpayer.
(F) Purchases from vendors on the state purchasing office bid list or in the NAACO purchasing program.
(G) Purchases of supplies, equipment or services produced by state correctional industries.
(H) Purchases of goods or services approved by the City Manager as necessary to meet an emergency need.
(I) Joint purchase agreements with other public agencies and organizations when the City Manager determines the joint purchase agreement to be in the best interest of the city.
(J) Professional service contracts for external auditor as administered through the City Auditor’s office.
(Ord. 36-2022, passed 1-4-2023)