2.28.080 Sealed bids for projects in excess of fifty thousand dollars.
For all procurements having a cost which is likely to exceed fifty thousand dollars, the purchasing agent shall solicit sealed bids from responsible bidders. The purchasing agent, in conjunction with the applicable department head, shall develop specifications for the procurement and may prequalify vendors who, on the basis of experience, training, financial strength, past performance, or the like, have the capability to perform.
A. Procurements subject to sealed bids shall be published in a manner calculated to provide notice to interested vendors, but which shall at least include publication on the City’s website and by newspaper, and via other relevant bid advertising media. The purchasing agent may re-publish or extend the bidding deadline if the notice has generated insufficient vendor response.
B. Bids shall be opened publicly at a date and time which is published.
C. The purchasing agent may reject nonresponsive bids. Bids which contain a mathematical or similar error may be withdrawn by the bidder at any time prior to acceptance by the City.
D. All responsive bids shall be presented to the City Council, subject to a recommendation by the purchasing agent as to the most favorable proposal with respect to adherence to specifications, price, quality, reliability, availability, and performance of the vendor. The City Council will review the recommendation and, in its discretion, may approve the recommendation, request additional information, or reject all proposals. (Ord. 18-03 (part), 2018)