[R.O. 1993 § 140.580; Ord. No. 2168 § 1, 10-9-1990]
Whenever it shall become necessary or advisable for the City of Charleston, Missouri, to negotiate contracts for architectural, engineering and land surveying services (including consultation), the City shall negotiate for said services based upon the demonstrated competence and qualifications of the persons or firms with which the City is negotiating, while attempting to achieve the most fair and reasonable contract prices.
[R.O. 1993 § 140.610; Ord. No. 2168 § 4, 10-9-1990]
A. 
The foregoing policy and procedures shall not apply to the following circumstances when competitive bids are required by law before any person or firm is selected to provide architectural, engineering or land surveying services to the City, to-wit:
1. 
Industrial Development Projects. Any project involving the construction, improvement or extension of facilities in an industrial development project as provided in Section 100.170, RSMo.
2. 
Public Works Funded By Special Assessments. Any public works (e.g., streets, sidewalks, etc.) funded by special assessments upon property as provided by Chapter 88, RSMo.
3. 
State Or Federal Grant Requirements. Any project funded in whole or in part by State or Federal grants which specifically require competitive bidding.
4. 
Conflict Of Interest. Any project involving the sale of goods or services to the City by City Councilmen or other City Officials when competitive bidding is required by Section 105.450, RSMo., et seq.