The following constitute exceptions to the requirement of competitive bidding:
(a) Where the subject of the contract is other than a public work or improvement and the product or material contracted for is not competitive in nature and/or no advantage to the Village would result from requiring competitive bidding, and the Council authorizes execution of a contract without competitive bidding by resolution passed by unanimous vote of the Village Council present at the meeting.
(b) In the employment of professional services.
(c) Where the Council shall determine that the public interest will be best served by the purchase from or joint purchase with another unit of government. Such determination shall be by resolution passed by a unanimous vote of the Village Council present at the meeting.
(d) Where the Village elects to undertake the work itself as provided by the Charter.
(Ord. 84. Passed 4-12-72.)