[Ord. #09-04, § 1]
The Council finds and declares that because of the dollar amount
of the lowest bids are not known until the bids are received and opened
on the bid opening day, and because the amount of money available
is limited, the City needs the budgetary flexibility afforded by:
a.
Allowing it to list items on which bidders must provide bid prices,
but which may or may not be added to or deleted from the contract,
depending upon the availability of funds; and
b.
Allowing it to utilize alternative bid forms in the same bid specifications
on which bidders provide bid prices, but any such form may or may
not be selected upon which to award the contract, depending upon the
availability of funds.
c.
Providing a comprehensive, clear procedure for formal and informal
bidding or fulfillment of public works contracts; and to provide clarity
and consistency in the City's alteration of contracts.
