1.107.070 Public Bidding – Evaluation of Bids.
(1) Bids shall be evaluated by the Finance Director, Public Works Director, or other person designated by the Mayor to receive bids, based upon the requirements set forth in the Invitation to Bid. No criteria may be used that are not set forth in the Invitation to Bid.
(2) Bid evaluation shall be based on, but not limited to, the following criteria where applicable:
(a) the price submitted by the bidder for the performance of the contract work. Price may be determined by the lifecycle costing method if so indicated in the Invitation to Bid.
(b) the conformity of the goods, public work and/or services bid with the Invitation to Bid;
(c) the ability, capacity, and skill of the bidder to perform the contract or provide the services required;
(d) the character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience, and efficiency of the bidder;
(e) whether the bidder can perform the contract within the time specified in the Invitation to Bid;
(f) the quality of performance by the bidder on previous public contracts;
(g) such other information as may be secured by the City having a bearing on the decision to award the contract.
(3) An Invitation to Bid may be cancelled, or any and all bids may be rejected in whole or in part, when the Mayor, acting on the recommendation of the Finance Director or the Director of Public Works, determines that it is in the best interests of the city. The City Council may also reject any or all bids prior to formal award of the contract. (Ord. 04-18 §7, 2004).