3.21.180 Award to be made only to qualified and responsible bidder submitting a responsive bid.
A contract award under this chapter shall be made only to a qualified and responsible bidder submitting a responsive bid. The purchasing officer shall determine whether a bidder is qualified and responsible on the basis of the following criteria:
A. The skill and experience demonstrated by the bidder in performing contracts of a similar nature.
B. The bidder’s record for honesty and integrity.
C. The bidder’s capacity to perform in terms of facilities, personnel and financing.
D. The bidder’s past performance under city contracts. If the bidder has failed in any material way to perform its obligations under any contract with the city, the bidder may be deemed a nonresponsible bidder.
E. At all times the best interests of the city shall be recognized in awarding bids. (Ord. 644 § 4, 2004)