3.30.020 Competitive bids – Lowest responsible bidder – Exceptions.
(a) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, all competitive procurements for goods and services shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with TMC 3.30.030 and rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to TMC 3.30.050.
(b) If the amount of the procurement is estimated to exceed $10,000, competitive bids shall be solicited by notification on the City’s web-based electronic procurement system.
(c) All procurements estimated to be $10,000 or less shall be made in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to TMC 3.30.050.
(d) Notwithstanding subsections (a), (b) and (c) of this section, competitive bids shall not be required:
(1) For goods or services where no competition exists;
(2) When an emergency necessitates immediate delivery of goods or services;
(3) When a contract for goods or services is competitively procured by a public or nonprofit cooperative purchasing organization for the benefit of governmental entities. “Competitively procured” means that the procurement process meets or exceeds the City’s procurement requirements; or
(4) When the Director of Contracts and Procurement or designee determines that qualifications-based selection or a request for proposal is appropriate for the procurement of goods or services.
(f) Procurement of goods and services shall be based on City specifications. When deemed applicable and feasible such specifications shall include either energy efficiency standards or appropriate life cycle cost formulas, or both. (Ord. 20404 § 2, 1-17-23.)
Cross References:City Council – Mayor, Chapter 2.15 TMC.