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Add - Section 3.20.030 (N)
professional services, as defined herein, for which standard specifications cannot be developed
due to the nature of the service or because of national association bylaws or professional policies
prohibiting competitive bidding, the City Manager may authorize officers and/or employees to
negotiate for the authorized service. Proposals shall be submitted, whenever practical, from at
least three funs if the expected cost of service is greater than $10,000. However, recognizing
the uniqueness of professional services and the varied qualities presented by differing firms, the
City Manager shall have the authority to determine the necessity and appropriateness of
soliciting multiple proposals. The City Manager and Department Directors are authorized to
approve and execute professional services contracts with a total not -to- exceed cost of less than
the bidding threshold amount established pursuant to Section 3.20.035 of this Code. All
contracts for services equal to or exceeding said amount shall be approved by the City Council.
E. When the City Council finds by the vote of a majority of its members that
negotiation shall best serve the city due to the specialized nature of supplies, equipment, or
services, or the time within which it is necessary that the supplies, equipment, or services be
obtained.
F. When the City seeks to purchase or lease any land, building, or facility.
G. When the City makes payments to utility companies or franchise services (i.e.
electricity, gas, phone, and internet service, communications, solid waste, or towing).
Payments for insurance premiums and other liability expenses.
J. Purchases of office supplies and event materials (i.e. Staples, Smart and Final,
Office Solutions) that are provided for in the approved budget.
K Purchases of authorized travel expenses for official business.
L. Purchases of a subscription, dues, trade circular, book, or periodical.
M. Purchases of publication of a notice or advertisement in a local newspaper.
N. When it is to the City's advantage to combine its purchases with those of another
governmental entity in order to effect economies by bidding combined requirements, and the
governmental entity actually soliciting the bids employs a bidding procedure adequate to ensure
competition among responsible bidders.
Notwithstanding the exemption from bidding contained in this section, all monetary thresholds
for the award and approval of the contract contained in this Chapter and the City Charter shall
still apply.
3.20.035 Formal Bid Procedure.
A. Requirement. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, purchases of supplies
and equipment having an estimated value greater than an amount established at least annually by