Except for the individual formal competitive thresholds set forth below in the following sections or as otherwise exempted in this chapter, the procurement of goods and services do not require formal competitive solicitation unless the estimated total amount of the purchase or contract exceeds twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000). For each year after 2020, this general competitive solicitation threshold shall increase by three percent (3%) or the actual positive net percent change in the consumer price index, whichever is less. (Ord. 19-54, 12-11-2019, Effective at 12 noon on January 6, 2020)