§ 2-202. Competitive purchasing.

(a)

Subject to the further provisions of this division, it shall be the objective of the purchasing department to have all purchases and contracts made by competitive bids and it shall be the duty of the purchasing agent to obtain three (3) or more price quotations on all purchases where practical. All purchases or contracts shall be awarded to the responsible bidder offering the lowest bid price subject to the further provisions of this section and sections 2-207(b) and 2-210.

(b)

In addition to lowest price, the purchasing agent and the board of awards shall consider the following in their determination of who shall be the lowest responsible bidder:

(1)

The quality of the articles, merchandise or services to be supplied.

(2)

The conformity of the submission to the specifications.

(3)

The suitability of the articles, merchandise or services to the requirements of the City department involved.

(4)

The ability, capacity and skill of the bidder to perform the contract or to provide the service required.

(5)

The ability of the bidder to perform the contract or provide the service promptly, or within the time specified, without delay or excuse.

(6)

The character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience and efficiency of the bidder as measured by, but not limited to, past performance.

(7)

The previous and existing compliance by the bidder with laws, regulations and ordinances relating to the contract or service.

(8)

The sufficiency of the financial resources and ability of the bidder to perform the contract or provide the service.

(9)

The ability of the bidder to provide future maintenance and service (if applicable) for the subject of the contract.

(10)

Such other relevant factors which may be deemed necessary by the purchasing agent, the department involved or the board of awards.

(Code 1961, § 2-145; Ord. No. 425, 9-4-1991; Ord. No. 454, 2-2-1993)