3.50.030 Invitation for Bid.
Unless an alternative procedure is authorized by other sections of this chapter, all supplies, materials, equipment and services, when the estimated cost is $25,000 and greater, shall be purchased by invitation for bid from the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, or at the discretion of the Governing Body under the standards set forth in Section 3.50.140, after due notice inviting bids and unless specifically provided otherwise herein.
(A) Public Notice.
(1) Distribution. Invitation for Bid (IFB) or notices of the availability of Invitations for Bid shall be mailed or otherwise furnished to a sufficient number of bidders for the purpose of securing competition. Notices of availability shall indicate where, when, and for how long Invitations for Bids may be obtained; generally describe the supplies, materials or equipment desired; and may contain other information as is appropriate.
(2) Publication. Notice of every procurement of $25,000 and greater shall be published once in the official City newspaper.
(3) Public Availability. A copy of the Invitation for Bids shall be available for public inspection at the designated City office.
(B) Bid Evaluation and Award.
(1) For bids with an aggregate value between $25,000 and $50,000, the City Manager shall make an award determined to be the most advantageous to the City, taking into consideration price and any other pertinent evaluations factors.
(2) For bids with an aggregate value of $50,000 or greater, the City Manager shall recommend to the Governing Body an award determined to be most advantageous to the City, taking into consideration price and any other pertinent evaluation factors. The Governing Body shall make the final award. (Ord. 14-44 § 3, 2014; Ord. 07-84 § 1, 2007; Ord. 99-119 § 2, 1999; Ord. 95-15 § 2, 1995; Ord. 88-155 § 1, 1988.)