HomeMy WebLinkAbout94-12 City Code - BidsCITY OF PRIOR LAKE
ORDINANCE NO. 94-12
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ~ECTIONS 1-6-5(D) AND (E) AND SECTION
1-12-1-4 OF PRIOR LAKE CITY CODE.
The City Council of the City of Prior Lake does hereby ordain:
Sections 1-6-5((D) and (E) of Prior Lake City Code are
hereby amended to read as follows:
(D)
(E)
Where there is more than one feasible source of supply for
an item having a cost of five thousand dollars ($5,000) or
more, the City Manager shall request price quotations from
at least two (2) sources and sha]t, place the order at the
lowest price quoted, provided the items are of comparable
quality, unless the City Council otherwise directs.
The City Manager shall have authority to make or let
purchase contracts for routine service equipment or supplies
for which the cost does not exceed fifteen thousand dollars
($i5,000) .
Section 1-12-1-4 of Prior Lake City Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
(A)
Ail sales of City supplies, materials or equipment, or the
rental thereof, shall comply with the provisions of
Minnesota Statutes section 471.345, "Uniform Municipal
Contracting Law," as amended from time to time, which is
incorporated herein by reference.
(B)
(c)
If the amount of the contract is estimated to be equal to or
less than the amount set forth in Minnesota Statutes section
471.345, subd. 5, the contract may be made in the open
market by the City Manager, but so far as practicable, said
contract shall be based on two (2) or more quotations which
shall be kept On file one year from the date of receipt.
If the amount of the contract is estimated to be within the
range set forth in Minnesota Statutes section 471.345, subd.
4, the City Manager may authorize either the receipt of
sealed competitive bids or directly negotiate by obtaining
at least two (2) quotations without advertising for bids or
otherwise complying with the requirements of competitive
bidding. The City Manager may establish the time for receipt
of the sealed bids or quotations or such other requirements
as he deems appropriate. After review of the bids or
quotations and any other comments or information he may
require, the City Manager shall make a recommendation ~o the
City Council. The City Council shall then either approve or
disapprove the sale of the property or, if the sealed bid
(D)
procedure was not used, refer the matter back to the City
Manager for the taking of additional quotations. All
quotations obtained shall be kept on file for a period of at
least one year after receipt thereof.
If the amount of the contract is estimated to exceed the
amount set forth in Minnesota Statutes section 471.345,
subd. 3, the City Manager shall require sealed bids to be
solicited by public notice in the manner and subject to the
requirements of competitive bidding for the City.
This ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage
and publication.
PassedblzwtheyCit~ Council of the City of Prior Lake this /~'-~
day of ~~, 199~.
City M~a~~ p
Published in the Prior Lake American on the ~Y~day of ~~,
1994.
Drafted By:
Lommen, Nelson, Cole & Stageberg, P.A.
1800 IDS Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402