“Advantageous” connotes a judgmental assessment of what is in the City’s best interest.

“Business” means any corporation, partnership, individual, sole proprietorship, joint stock company, joint venture, or any other private legal entity.

“Change Order” means a written modification or addition to a purchase order or contract.

“City” is the City of Olathe, Kansas.

“City Manager” means the City Manager or designated representative for the City of Olathe.

“Invitation for Bid (IFB)” means a publicly advertised solicitation to prospective vendors requesting a competitive firm price quotation in response to a detailed set of specifications. Not subject to discussion or negotiation after opening.

“Local Preference” means the discretion of the Governing Body to award contracts for supplies, materials, and equipment to a local business under the standards set forth in Section 3.50.140.

“Procurement” means buying, purchasing, renting, leasing, or otherwise acquiring any supplies, services, materials or equipment not connected to a Public Works construction project. It also includes all functions that pertain to the obtaining of any supplies, services, materials or equipment including description of requirements, selection and solicitation of sources, preparation and award of contract and all phases of contract administration. For the purposes of this Chapter, procurement shall not mean the solicitation or award of a Public Works construction contract.

“Public Works Construction Contract” means a contract to construct a public infrastructure project including, but not limited to, waterlines, sewer lines, streets, sidewalks, storm sewers, public buildings or facilities, and water or sewer treatment plants.

“Request for Proposal (RFP)” means a publicly advertised request to prospective vendors for a solution to the requested service, supplies, materials or equipment with negotiated pricing and terms and conditions. A solicitation document that is used for negotiated procurements.

“Responsible Bidder” means a vendor who has the capability in all respects to perform fully the contract requirements, and the integrity and reliability which will assure good faith performance.

“Responsive Bidder” means a vendor who has submitted a bid that conforms in all material respects to the Invitation for Bid.

“Services” means the furnishing of labor, time, or effort by a contractor.

“Supplies” means all personal property, including but not limited to equipment, materials, commodities and printing. (Ord. 14-44 § 1, 2014; Ord. 06-136 § 1, 2006; Ord. 99-119 § 2, 1999; Ord. 95-15 § 2, 1995; Ord. 88-155 § 1, 1988.)