§ 5.28.280. Proprietary procurement.  


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  • A.

    Subject to paragraph B, a contract for supplies, services, professional services or construction may be awarded by the purchasing officer or agency head without competition under the following conditions:

    1.

    Where it is determined by the purchasing officer or agency head that the borough's requirements reasonably limit the procurement to a sole source. The determination will be based on a written justification provided by the requesting agency head;

    2.

    Where it is determined by the mayor that it is in the best interest of the borough to standardize the procurement in order to maintain compatibility with existing borough requirements.

    B.

    Purchases without competition costing more than $40,000 must first be approved by the assembly by resolution except:

    1.

    where the mayor determines an emergency affecting life, health, or safety exists; or

    2.

    when the purchase is pursuant to a standardization policy approved by the assembly.

(Ord. No. 2016-17 , § 2, 6-21-16; Ord. No. 2013-06 , § 2, 3-19-13; Ord. No. 2010-06, § 1, 2-2-10; Ord. No. 87-29, § 1(part), 1987)