§ 2-426. Competitive selection.

For each proposed project exceeding the threshold amounts stipulated in section 2-423, the following requirements shall apply provided that nothing herein shall be construed to prohibit a continuing contract between a firm and the city:

(1) The agency shall evaluate current statements of qualifications and performance data on file with the agency, together with those that may be submitted by other firms regarding the proposed project, and shall conduct discussions with, and may require public presentations by, no fewer than three (3) firms, regarding their qualifications, approach to the project, and ability to furnish the required services.

(2) The agency shall select in order of preference no fewer than three (3) firms deemed to be the most highly qualified to perform the required services. In determining whether a firm is qualified, the agency shall consider such factors as the ability of professional personnel; status as a certified minority business enterprise; past performance; willingness to meet time and budget requirements; location; recent, current and projected workload; and the volume of work previously awarded to each firm by the agency, with the object of effecting an equitable distribution of contracts among qualified firms, provided such distribution does not violate the principle of selection of the most highly qualified firms.

(3) The agency may request, accept and consider proposals for the compensation to be paid under the contract only during competitive negotiations under section 2-427

(Ord. No. 95-01, § 1, 2-21-95; Ord. No. 2011-32, § 1, 12-20-11; Ord. No. 2013-17, § 1, 11-5-13)