[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.