§ 2-7-101. FINDINGS; PURPOSE.

(A)

The council finds that persons who enter a competitive process for a city contract voluntarily agree to abide by the terms of the competitive process, including the provisions of this article.

(B)

The council finds that it is in the City's interest:

(1)

to provide the most fair, equitable, and competitive process possible for selection among potential vendors in order to acquire the best and most competitive goods and services; and

(2)

to further compliance with State law procurement requirements.

(C)

The council intends that:

(1)

each response is considered on the same basis as all others; and

(2)

respondents have equal access to information regarding a solicitation, and the same opportunity to present information regarding the solicitation for consideration by the City.

Source: Ord. No. 20180614-056 , Pt. 1, 6-25-18.