1. For contracts, including reimbursable agreements, with federal, state or local units of government or utility provider where the city has a financial responsibility or beneficial interest in entering into an agreement.

2. For contracts issued pursuant to any federal, state, or local government contract where the city is an authorized user, or where the resulting contractor agrees to extend the same terms, conditions, and pricing to the city as those awarded under the original contract, all in accordance with PMC 3.21.240. Such agreements shall be limited to those contracts where the award is issued pursuant to a formally advertised solicitation.

3. For contracts where the purchasing officer determines in writing that the city’s requirements reasonably limit the source for the supplies, services, professional service or construction to one person.