HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 05-91 PurchasingORDINANCE NO. ,5 - 91
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
AMENDING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 36 OF THE DUBLIN MUNICIPAL CODE,
RELATING TO PURCHASING
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section ~.
Section 2.36.050 of the Dublin Municipal Code is amended to
read as follows:
Section 2.36.050. Exceptions to competitive biddinq
requirements.
A. The provisions of this chapter requiring competitive
bidding shall not apply to the folloWing:
1. Contracts involving the acquisition of
professional or specialized services, such as, but not limited
to, services rendered by architects, attorneys, engineers, and
other specialized consultants;
2. Where the city's requirements can be met solely by
a single patented article or process;
3. To situations where no bids have been received
following bid announcements under other provisions of this
chapter;
4. When the amount involved is less than two hundred
dollars ($200);
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5. When an emergency requires that an order be placed
with the nearest source of supply;
6. When a purchase involves goods of a technical
nature, where it would be difficult for a vendor to bid on a
standard set' of specifications, the Purchasing Agent shall
undertake a thorough review of known products and a comparison of
features which would most closely meet the city's needs at the
least cost.
7. For janitorial services for city buildings and
facilities.
8. For maintenance and repair of buildings and
facilities.
9. For maintenance and repair of public streets,
including street sweeping.
B. When the procurement falls into any of the categories
listed above, the Purchasing Agent may authorize contracts made
by negotiation; provided, that the amount does not exceed five
thousand dollars ($5,000). When the amount exceeds five thousand
dollars ($5,000), the action must be authorized by the City
Council.
C. Any request for an exception under this section shall
include the nature of the contract, amount of the contract, and
the reasons why competitive bidding is not feasible.
Section 2.
Section 2.36.120 of the Dublin Municipal COde is amended to
read as follows:
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Section 2.36.120. Exceptions--public projects.
This chapter is expressly made inapplicable to bids for
public projects as defined by Public Contracts Code Section 20161
and where the expenditure required for the public project exceeds
the limit set by Public Contracts Code Section 20162. The
provisions contained in Public Contracts Code Section 20161 et
seq., establish contract procedures the city shall follow
regarding Public projects. (Ord. 16-83 § 12)
Section 3. Posting and Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30)
days from and after the date of its passage. The City Clerk of
the City of Dublin shall cause this Ordinance to be posted in at
least three (3) public places in the City of Dublin in accordance
with Section 36933 of the Government Code of the State of
California.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this llth day of
March , 1991, by the following vote:
AYES-.
Councilmembers BUrton, Howard and Mayor Snyder.
NOES'. None
ABSENT: Councilmembers
ATTEST.'
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