§ 321-85. Contract; Sole Source.

The city purchasing agent may award a contract for supplies, services or construction without competition upon making a determination in writing that there is only one source for the required supply, service or construction. A requirement for a particular supply, service or construction does not justify a sole source procurement if there is more than one potential bidder or offeror.

The determination of a sole source procurement shall be made in writing and shall include the basis therefor and the duration of its effectiveness. In cases of reasonable doubt, competition shall be solicited.

The city purchasing agent may conduct negotiations, as appropriate, for price, delivery and terms.

The city purchasing agent shall maintain a record of sole source procurements including the contractor's name, the amount and type of each contract, a listing of the supplies, services, or construction procured under each contract and the identification number of the contract.

(Ordained by Ord. No. 426-1992, eff. Oct. 23, 1992; Emer. Ord. No. 376-2015, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 2016)