§ 15-44. Procurement methods.

Whenever practicable, the CPO shall conduct a competitive process for the selection of a vendor associated with contracting opportunities. The following methods or strategies shall be used, as appropriate, based on the type of procurement:

(1)

Competitive bid;

(2)

Best value bids;

(3)

Request for proposals;

(4)

Request for qualifications;

(5)

Hybrid methods;

(6)

Non-competitive methods:

a.

Sole source; and

b.

Emergency procurements;

(7)

Innovative methods and other procurement strategies:

a.

Interlocal agreements;

b.

Public-private partnerships;

c.

Innovative methods;

d.

Reverse auctions;

e.

Cooperative purchasing; and

f.

Other methods as may be authorized by law.

(8)

Revenue generating contracts;

(9)

Alternative delivery methods for construction projects; and

(10)

Informal procurements for purchases under the threshold.

(Ord. No. 2015-668, § 4(Exh. B), 7-8-2015)