(1) 
Except as provided herein, the Model Rules adopted by the Attorney General under ORS subchapters 279A, 279B and 279C (the “Model Rules”) do not apply.
(2) 
As expressly provided otherwise herein, or by subsequent ordinance or resolution, the Model Rules, Divisions 46, 47, 48 and 49, adopted by the Attorney General under ORS subchapters 279A, 279B and 279C as they now exist, and as they may be amended in the future, and in the Springfield Municipal Code, are hereby adopted as the city’s public contracting rules. Words and phrases used by these rules that are defined in ORS subchapters 279A, 279B and 279C and in the Model Rules have the same meaning as defined in ORS subchapters 279A, 279B and 279C and the Model Rules. In the event that rules adopted by the local contract review board do not address a particular situation, the Model Rules apply.
[Section 2.700 added by Ordinance No. 6115, enacted February 22, 2005; amended by Ordinance No. 6181, enacted July 17, 2006; further amended by Ordinance No. 6281, enacted November 19, 2012]
The common council of the city of Springfield is designated and shall continue as the local contract review board under the state of Oregon Public Contracting Code. The contract review board may, from time to time, delegate its powers and responsibilities consistent with the Oregon Public Contracting Code, the Model Rules, or the Springfield Code. Except as may be specified in this chapter, the city manager, or designee, and the finance director of the city of Springfield’s finance department are designated as the city’s “contracting agency” for purposes of contracting powers and duties assigned to the city of Springfield as a “contracting agency” under the state of Oregon Public Contracting Code or the Model Rules. Except as otherwise provided in these rules, the powers and duties of the local contract review board, under the Public Contracting Code, shall be exercised and performed by the common council of the city of Springfield and all powers and duties given or assigned to contracting agencies by the Public Contracting Code shall be exercised or performed by the city manager or designee or the finance director.
[Section 2.701 added by Ordinance No. 6115, enacted February 22, 2005; amended by Ordinance No. 6181, enacted July 17, 2006; further amended by Ordinance No. 6281, enacted November 19, 2012]
As used in this chapter, the following words or phrases shall have the following meanings. All words and phrases not defined in this section shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Public Contracting Code or the Model Rules adopted by the Oregon Attorney General thereunder (“Model Rules”):
Formal Quote.
Procedure pursuant to which written offers are solicited by advertising or other writing stating the quantity and quality of goods or services to be acquired, and which offers are received by the contracting agency on or before a stated date. In soliciting formal quotes, the contracting agency shall seek quotes from a sufficiently large number of potential offerors to insure sufficient competition to meet the best interest of the city. An award based on less than three formal quotes may be made provided the contracting agency makes a written record of the effort to obtain quotes.
Informal Quote.
Procedure pursuant to which written or verbal offers are gathered by correspondence, telephone, email or personal contact stating the quantity and quality of goods or services to be acquired. In soliciting informal quotes, the contracting agency shall seek quotes from a sufficiently large number of potential offerors to insure sufficient competition to meet the best needs of the city. An award based on less than three quotes may be made, provided the contracting agency makes a written record of the effort to obtain quotes.
Personal Services Contract.
(a) 
General.
A contract to retain the services of an independent contractor as set forth in section 2.708. The contract shall be predominantly for services requiring special training or certification, independent judgment, skill and experience.
(b) 
Quality Based Selection (QBS).
Certain architectural, engineering, photogrammetric mapping, transportation planning services for projects that require compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act, or land surveying services procured under ORS 279C.105 or 279C.110 and related services procured under ORS 279C.120 as set forth in section 2.709.
Sole Source Procurement.
A contract for goods or services, or a class of goods or services, available from only one source.
Work of Art.
All forms of original creations of visual art, including, but not limited to:
(a) 
Painting.
All media, including both portable and permanently affixed or integrated works such as murals;
(b) 
Sculpture.
In the round, bas-relief, high relief, mobile, fountain, kinetic, electronic, etc., in any material or combination of materials;
(c) 
Miscellaneous Art.
Prints, clay, drawings, stained glass, mosaics, photography, fiber and textiles, wood, metal, plastics and other materials or combination of materials, calligraphy, and mixed media, any combination of forms of media, including collage.
[Section 2.702 added by Ordinance No. 6115, enacted February 22, 2005; amended by Ordinance No. 6181, enacted July 17, 2006; further amended by Ordinance No. 6281, enacted November 19, 2012; further amended by Ordinance No. 6305, enacted November 25, 2013]
Except as may be modified by this chapter, the following classes of public contracts are hereby exempted from competitive procurement:
(1) 
Any contract exempt by the state of Oregon Public Contracting Code or Model Rules, including, but not limited to, the following classes of contracts specifically exempted by the state of Oregon Public Contracting Code or Model Rules: ORS 279A.025, “Application of Public Contracting Code”; ORS 279A.180, “Purchases Through Federal Programs”; ORS 279A.190, ORS 279C.335, “All Public Improvement Contracts under $10,000”; ORS 279B.065, “Goods and Services Contracts under $10,000”; ORS 279C.335, “Certain Contracts in Response to a Declared Emergency”; ORS 279C.335, “Energy Savings Performance Contracts” (an energy savings performance contract is defined as a public contract between a public agency and a qualified energy service company for the identification, evaluation, recommendation, design and construction of energy conservation measures, including a design-build contract that guarantees energy savings or performance); OAR 137-046-0130, “Transfers of Fire Protection Equipment Between Fire Department”; ORS 279.A.200 et seq., “Cooperative Procurement”; and, ORS 279A.220, “Interstate Cooperative Procurements”; QRF requirements; ORS 279.835-279.855; contracts where state and federal funding requirements require other than competitive procurement.
(2) 
Contracts for goods or services, or a class of goods or services, which are available from only one source. To the extent reasonably practical, the contracting agent shall negotiate with the sole source to obtain contract terms advantageous to the city. The determination of a sole source must be based on written findings that may include:
(a) 
That the efficient utilization of existing goods requires the acquisition of compatible goods or services,
(b) 
That the goods or services required for the exchange of software or data with other public or private agencies are available from only one source,
(c) 
That the goods or services are for use in a pilot or experimental project,
(d) 
Other findings that support the conclusion that the goods or services are available from only one source, or
(e) 
Sole source contracts for goods or services, or classes of goods or services, which are available from only one source but do not exceed $100,000.00 must be approved by the contracting agent. Sole source contracts for goods or services, or classes of goods or services, which are available from only one source which exceed $100,000.00 must be approved by the local contract review board;
(3) 
A special procurement provided that the contracting agency adheres to the requirements of ORS 279B.085;
(4) 
A development agreement entered into between the city of Springfield and a person or entity responsible for carrying out conditions of approval of a land use decision of the city of Springfield. The term “land use decision” has the meaning provided by ORS 197.015;
(5) 
Notwithstanding any exemption to competitive bidding provided for in Oregon statute, in the event of an emergency, the city manager or finance director may secure necessary goods and/or services without a formal competitive selection process, provided that the local contract review board is advised within 30 days of the procurement, is furnished with a full report of the circumstances and costs of the materials and/or services secured, and the method used for the selection of the particular contractor. An emergency means circumstances that:
(a) 
Could not have been reasonably foreseen,
(b) 
Create a substantial risk of loss, damage or interruption of services or a substantial threat to property, public health, welfare or safety, and
(c) 
Require prompt execution of a contract to remedy the condition;
(6) 
Contracts for the purchase of copyrighted materials where there is only one supplier available within a reasonable purchase area for such goods;
(7) 
Contracts for the purchase of advertising, including that intended for the purpose of giving public or legal notice;
(8) 
Contracts for the purchase of services, equipment or supplies for maintenance, repair or conversion of existing equipment if required for efficient utilization of such equipment;
(9) 
Contracts for the purpose of investment of public funds or the borrowing of funds;
(10) 
Purchases of goods or services pursuant to a requirements contract which was established by a formal competitive selection process. Purchases may also be made at prices established by a requirement contract or other agreement between another public body and a contractor if the requirements contract was established by a formal competitive selection process;
(11) 
Contracts for purchase or sale of services, materials or products traditionally provided by the city;
(12) 
Contracts for the purchase of goods or services where the rate or price for the goods or services being purchased is established by federal, state or local regulating authority;
(13) 
Any other contract (including brand name specification contracts) where the public interest would be promoted by exempting the contract from the competitive bidding process, provided that the contract review board adheres to the Public Contracting Code and the Model Rules in making the exemption;
(14) 
Any contract exempted by the specific provisions of this code, “Public Contracting,” sections 2.700 through 2.718, including specifically, but not limited to, section 2.709.
[Section 2.703 added by Ordinance No. 6115, enacted February 22, 2005; amended by Ordinance No. 6181, enacted July 17, 2006; further amended by Ordinance No. 6281, enacted November 19, 2012; further amended by Ordinance No. 6306, enacted November 25, 2013; further amended by Ordinance No. 6340, enacted July 20, 2015]
Administrative staff and department have contracting authority and responsibilities as follows:
(1) 
The city manager (or designee) and department heads are authorized to:
(a) 
Enter into city contracts not to exceed $100,000.00 without additional authorization of the contract review board;
(b) 
Recommend that the contract review board approve or disapprove contract awards in excess of the amount specified in Springfield Municipal Code section 2.706(2) and (3);
(c) 
Consistent with this chapter, adopt forms, computer software, procedures, and administrative policies for all city purchases.
(2) 
Purchases of goods from city employees shall require authorization of the city manager or designee. Provision of services by city personnel shall be in accordance with the city of Springfield personnel policies, and other applicable law.
(3) 
All contracting by departments shall be according to approved city purchasing procedures adopted by the contracting agency or the contract review board.
(4) 
Each department shall operate within its budget, or seek supplemental budgetary authority from city council with respect to the contract.
(5) 
Each department shall plan purchase requirements sufficiently in advance so that orders can be placed in economical quantities.
(6) 
Purchases and contracts shall be negotiated on the most favorable terms in accordance with this chapter, other adopted ordinances, state laws, policies and procedures.
(7) 
The city manager, designee or finance director is authorized to perform all acts necessary to implement this public contracts ordinance, including specifically the terms and conditions set forth herein.
(8) 
The contract review board or the contracting agency may reject all offers, proposals and all bids in accordance with OAR 137-047-0650.
(9) 
The contract review board or the contracting agency may cancel a procurement solicitation in accordance with OAR 137-047-0660.
[Section 2.704 added by Ordinance No. 6115, enacted February 22, 2005; amended by Ordinance No. 6181, enacted July 17, 2006; further amended by Ordinance No. 6281, enacted November 19, 2012]
This section applies to public contracts that are not contracts for personal services (Springfield Municipal Code section 2.708), personal services contracts for QBS services (Springfield Municipal Code section 2.709), or contracts for public improvements (Springfield Municipal Code section 2.710). A public contract shall not be artificially divided or fragmented to qualify for a different award procedure than that provided by this section.
(1) 
Except as may be permitted by this chapter, all public contracts for goods and services shall be awarded by the council based on competitive sealed bids or competitive sealed proposals pursuant to the Public Contracting Code.
(2) 
The following classes of public contracts for goods and services and respective award procedures are created:
(a) 
Public Contracts Valued at Not Exceeding $10,000.00. Notwithstanding any exception to competitive bidding provided for by Oregon statute, a public contract for an amount which is valued at $10,000.00 or less shall be awarded by the contracting agency based on informal quotes.
(b) 
Public Contracts Valued in Excess of $10,000.00 but Not Exceeding $100,000.00. A public contract for an amount which is valued in excess of $10,000.00 but not exceeding $100,000.00 shall be awarded by the contracting agency based on formal quotes.
(c) 
Public Contracts in Excess of $100,000.00. A public contract for an amount which is valued in excess of $100,000.00 shall be awarded by the city council based on competitive sealed bidding (ORS 279B.055) or competitive sealed proposals (ORS 279B.060) pursuant to the Public Contracting Code.
(3) 
Amendments to the contracts must fall within the scope of the original contract or solicitation or proposal. Contract amendments must be in writing. Amendments to public contracts valued at $10,000.00 or less may not cause the contract price to increase in excess of 50 percent. Amendments for public contracts for goods and services valued at in excess of $10,000.00 but not exceeding $100,000.00 may not cause the contract price to exceed an amount that is greater than 30 percent of the original contract price. Amendments for public contracts for goods and services valued at in excess of $100,000.00 may not cause the contract price to exceed an amount that is greater than 30 percent of the original contract price. Amendments shall not be used to circumvent rules establishing approvals at certain monetary levels.
(4) 
Amendments to contracts exceeding the limits in subsection (3) of this section may occur if the city council determines that it is not reasonably feasible to require additional competitive procurement to complete the purpose of the contract; otherwise, the council shall direct additional competitive procurement and the competitive procurement procedure required for the amendment.
[Section 2.706 added by Ordinance No. 6115, enacted February 22, 2005; amended by Ordinance No. 6181, enacted July 17, 2006; further amended by Ordinance No. 6281, enacted November 19, 2012; further amended by Ordinance Nos. 6305 and 6306, enacted November 25, 2013]
(1) 
Except as may be specifically provided in section 2.709, section 2.708 does not apply to personal services contracts for QBS services as defined in section 2.702(3)(b).
(2) 
Except as may be permitted by this chapter, all general personal services contracts shall be awarded by the council based on competitive sealed bids or competitive sealed proposals pursuant to the Public Contracting Code.
(3) 
The following procedures shall apply to the award of general personal services contracts:
(a) 
General personal services contracts will be used to retain the services of independent contractors. A personal services contract shall not be artificially divided or fragmented to qualify for a different award procedure than that provided by this section. Nothing in this section shall apply to the employment of regular city employees.
(b) 
General Personal Service Contracts Valued at Not Exceeding $10,000.00. A public contract for an amount which is valued at $10,000.00 or less shall be awarded by the contracting agency based on informal quotes.
(c) 
General Personal Service Contracts Valued at in Excess of $10,000.00 but Not Exceeding $100,000.00. Personal services contracts involving an anticipated fee valued at in excess of $10,000.00 but not exceeding $100,000.00 per fiscal year shall be awarded by the contracting agency following solicitation of offers for personal services by written invitation or advertisement in sufficient number to provide a choice for the city from among qualified service providers. The contracting agency shall determine the selection criteria to be included in the written invitation or advertisement and shall have authority to negotiate and enter into the contract.
(d) 
General personal service contracts having an anticipated fee valued at in excess of $100,000.00 shall be awarded by the city council based on competitive sealed bids or competitive sealed proposals pursuant to the city’s public contracting rules and any other selection criteria which may be required by the contracting agency or the city council before offers are solicited.
(e) 
The following contracts or classes of contracts for personal services shall not be subject to the provisions of this section or the Model Rules unless provided in this subsection: accountants, appraisers, artists for the creation of a work of art, computer programmers, communications consultants, consultants, data processing consultants, health care professional, investment insurance consultants, lawyers, management systems consultants, marketing consultants, psychologists, public relations consultants, training consultants, transportation planning services for projects not requiring compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act and any other personal service contracts entered into for positions which may be considered as city counsel/public officer type positions, including, but not limited to, city prosecutor, city attorney, city bond counsel, city benefits consultant, financial advisor, temporary management consultants or similar city counsel or public official type positions; and, Provided However, nothing herein shall be construed as prohibiting the contract review board or contracting agency from determining to require that a particular contract for personal services though listed in this subsection shall be subject to other provisions of this section. Provided further, the requirements of subsections (4) through (11) of this section shall apply, and all such contracts having an anticipated fee exceeding $100,000.00 shall be awarded by the city council.
(4) 
The following criteria shall be considered in the evaluation and selection of a general personal services contractor. This section does not preclude the use of other additional criteria:
(a) 
Total cost to the agency for delivery of services;
(b) 
Expertise of the contractor in the required area of specialty;
(c) 
References from completed projects managed by the contractor;
(d) 
Capacity and capability to perform the work, including any specialized services within the time limitations for the work;
(e) 
Educational and professional record, including past record of performance on contracts, including past record of performance on contracts with governmental agencies and private parties with respect to cost control, quality of work, ability in these schedules and contract administration, where applicable;
(f) 
Availability to perform the assignment and familiarity with the area in which the specific work is located, including knowledge of designer techniques peculiar to it, where applicable;
(g) 
Utilization of locally procured goods, services, or personnel;
(h) 
Other services provided by the contractor not specifically listed in the request for proposal;
(i) 
Timeliness of delivery of services;
(j) 
Other criteria specially listed in the solicitation document on a case by case basis.
(5) 
Direct Contracts for Services of Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors. The contract review board or the contracting agency may enter into an architectural, engineering or land surveying services contract directly with a consultant if the project described in the contract consists of work that has been substantially described, planned or otherwise previously studied or rendered in an earlier contract with a consultant that was awarded under a personal services contract as set forth in this section and the new contract is a continuation of that project. When entering into a contract under this section, the local contracting agency shall consider the criteria set forth in subsections (4)(a), (b), (d) through (f) and (i) of this section and in the criteria set forth in ORS 279C.110.
(6) 
Unless otherwise approved by the city manager, or designee, all general personal services contracts shall require the following provisions:
(a) 
The contractor to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the city, its officers, agents and employees against and from any and all claims for damages of any kind arising out of or connected in any way with the contractor’s performance there under and shall include a waiver of contractor’s right to ORS 30.285 and ORS 30.287, Indemnification and Defense;
(b) 
A provision requiring the independent contractor to obtain and maintain liability insurance coverage in at least the amount of the city’s tort liability limits, name the city as an additional named insured during the life of the contract and where appropriate additional insurance provisions, including, but not limited to, errors and omissions coverage;
(c) 
Provisions requiring the contractor to maintain all contract provisions mandated by state law and the Springfield Municipal Code which may be incorporated in the personal service contract by reference to state law.
(7) 
The selection procedures described in this section may be waived by the city manager, at his or her discretion where an emergency exists that could not have been reasonably foreseen and requires such prompt execution of a contract to remedy the situation that there is not sufficient time to permit utilization of the selection procedures.
(8) 
The city manager, or designee, the contracting agency and the department heads are delegated the authority to sign all personal service contracts.
(9) 
Nothing contained in this section shall preclude the city from complying with provisions of federal or state law that require the city to utilize a different selection or contracting procedure.
(10) 
Amendments to general personal services contracts shall comply with the Public Contracting Code section 2.706(3) or (4).
(11) 
General personal service contract proposals may be modified or withdrawn at any time prior to the conclusion of discussions with an offeror.
[Section 2.708 added by Ordinance No. 6115, enacted February 22, 2005; amended by Ordinance No. 6181, enacted July 17, 2006; further amended by Ordinance No. 6281, enacted November 19, 2012; further amended by Ordinance Nos. 6305 and 6306, enacted November 25, 2013; further amended by Ordinance No. 6340, enacted July 20, 2015]
Personal services contracts for architectural, engineering, photogrammetric mapping, transportation planning services for projects that require compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act, or land surveying services procured under ORS 279C.105 or 279C.110 and related services procured under ORS 279C.120.
(1) 
Definitions.
QBS Consultant.
An architect, engineer, photogrammetrist, transportation planner, land surveyor or provider of related services. A consultant includes a business entity that employs architects, engineers, photogrammetrists, transportation planners, land surveyors or providers of related services, or any combination of the foregoing. Provided, however, when a contracting agency is entering into a direct contract under OAR 137-048-0200(1)(c) or (d), the “consultant” must be an architect, engineer, photogrammetrist, transportation planner or land surveyor, as required by ORS 279C.115(1).
Estimated Fee.
The contracting agency’s reasonably projected fee to be paid for a consultant’s services under the anticipated contract, excluding all anticipated reimbursable or other non-professional fee expenses. The estimated fee is used solely to determine the applicable contract solicitation method and is distinct from the total amount payable under the contract. The estimated fee shall not be used as a basis to resolve other public contracting issues, including, without limitation, direct purchasing authority or public contract review and approval under ORS 291.047.
Price Agreement.
For purposes of this section, price agreement is limited to mean an agreement related to the procurement of architectural, engineering, photogrammetric mapping, transportation planning or land surveying services, or related services, under agreed-upon terms and conditions, including, but not limited to, terms and conditions of later work orders or task orders for project-specific services, and which may include consultant compensation information, with:
i. 
No guarantee of a minimum or maximum purchase; or
ii. 
An initial work order, task order or minimum purchase, combined with a continuing consultant obligation to provide architectural, engineering, photogrammetric mapping, transportation planning or land surveying services or related services in which the contracting agency does not guarantee a minimum or maximum additional purchase.
Engineer.
A person who is registered and holds a valid certificate in the practice of engineering in the state of Oregon, as provided under ORS 672.002 through 672.325, and includes all terms listed in ORS 672.002(2).
Land Surveyor.
A person who is registered and holds a valid certificate in the practice of land surveying in the state of Oregon, as provided under ORS 672.002 through 672.325 and includes all terms listed in ORS 672.002(5).
Photogrammetric Mapping.
The meaning given that term in ORS 672.002(7).
Photogrammetrist.
A person who is registered and holds a valid certificate in the practice of photogrammetric mapping in the state of Oregon as provided under ORS 672.002 through 672.325 and includes the meaning given that term in ORS 672.002(8).
Transportation Planning Services.
Transportation planning services for projects that require compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act, 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.
Project.
All components of a contracting agency’s planned undertaking that gives rise to the need for a consultant’s architectural, engineering, photogrammetric mapping, transportation planning or land surveying services, or related services, under a contract.
(2) 
QBS Consultant Selection.
(a) 
The city shall select consultants to provide architectural, engineering, photogrammetric mapping, transportation planning services or land surveying on the basis of the consultant’s qualifications for the type of professional service required. Upon selection of the most qualified consultant, the city may solicit or use price proposals, pricing policies, or pricing information as set forth in subsections (2)(c) and (d). This provision does not apply to contracts that do not exceed $100,000.00 (ORS 279C.110(8) and OAR 137-048-0200).
(b) 
When selecting the most qualified consultant, the city shall follow the applicable selection procedure under OAR 137-048-0200 (Direct Appointment), OAR 137-048-0210 (Informal Selection) or OAR 137-048-0220 (Formal).
(c) 
In selecting consultants pursuant to subsections (2)(a) and 2(b), the city shall consider the respective criteria set forth in OAR 137-048-200, 210 and 220.
(d) 
If the screening and selection procedures for review of the qualifications set forth in subsection (2)(b) result in city’s determination that two or more candidates are equally qualified, the city will select a candidate through a process, which is not based on the candidate’s pricing policies, proposals or other pricing information.
(e) 
After consideration of the qualifications as set forth in subsections (2)(c) and/or (2)(d) hereinabove, the city shall determine a selected candidate to mutually discuss and refine the scope of the services for the project and shall negotiate conditions including, but not limited to, compensation level and performance schedule based on the scope of services. The city shall be the sole determiner as to whether the compensation is reasonable and fair to the city.
(f) 
The city shall solicit or use pricing policies and proposals and other pricing information including the number of hours proposed for the service required, expenses, hourly rates, and overhead to determine consultant compensation only after the city has selected a candidate.
(g) 
The city may adjust the procedures to accommodate the city’s scope, schedule, or objective for a particular project if the city’s estimated cost of the architectural, engineering, photogrammetric mapping, transportation planning or land surveying services for the project does not exceed $250,000.
(h) 
If the city and the selected candidate are unable, for any reason, to negotiate a contract at a compensation level that is reasonable and fair to the city, the city shall formally terminate negotiations with the selected candidate. The city may then negotiate with the next most qualified candidate. The negotiation process may continue in this manner through successive candidates until an agreement is reached or the city terminates the consultant contracting process.
(3) 
The requirements set forth in section 2.708(6), (7), (8), (9), and (10) regarding general personal services contracts shall also apply to the personal services contracts in this section.
[Section 2.709 added by Ordinance No. 6281, enacted November 19, 2012; amended by Ordinance No. 6305, enacted November 25, 2013; further amended by Ordinance No. 6340, enacted July 20, 2015]
A public improvement contract is defined pursuant to the Public Contracting Code and does not include contracts for minor alterations, ordinary repair and maintenance of public improvements, contracts for projects for which no funds of the city are directly or indirectly used except for participation that is incidental or related primarily to project design or inspection, and does not include any other construction contract that is not defined as a public improvement under the Public Contracting Code. A public improvement contract shall not be artificially divided or fragmented to qualify for a different award procedure than that provided by this section.
(1) 
Except as may be permitted by this chapter, all public improvement contracts shall be awarded by the council based on competitive sealed bids or competitive proposals pursuant to the Public Contracting Code.
(2) 
Exemptions. The requirements of subsection (1) of this section do not apply to the following classes of public improvement contracts:
(a) 
Public Improvement Contracts Valued at Not Exceeding $5,000.00. Notwithstanding any exception to competitive bidding provided for by Oregon statute, public improvement contracts valued at $5,000.00 or less shall be awarded by the contracting agency based on informal quotes.
(b) 
Public Improvement Contracts Valued in Excess of $5,000.00 but Not Exceeding $100,000.00. Public improvement contracts valued at in excess of $5,000.00 but not exceeding $100,000.00 shall be awarded by the contracting agency based on formal quotes.
(c) 
Emergency. Notwithstanding any exemption from competitive bidding provided for by Oregon statute, emergency public improvement contracts may be exempted from competitive bidding if the contracting agency determines that an emergency as defined in section 2.703 exists. Emergency public improvement contracts shall be awarded in accordance with the Public Contracting Code. The city manager, finance director or development and public works director shall provide the local contract review board with a written statement indicating the nature of the emergency and describing with particularity the circumstances set forth in section 2.703(5). The contracting agency shall not declare the same emergency more than two times in any 90-day period. (d) By resolution, the city council may exempt from competitive bidding a public improvement contract or class of public improvement contracts not otherwise exempt under this section pursuant to ORS 279C.335.
(3) 
A request for proposal shall comply with the provisions of ORS 279C.400.
(4) 
If all responsive offers on a public improvement contract exceed the budget for the project, the contracting agency may, prior to contract award, negotiate for a price within the budget under the following procedures:
(a) 
Negotiations shall start with the lowest responsive, responsible offeror. If negotiations are not successful, then the contracting agency may negotiate with the second lowest responsive, responsible offeror, and so on.
(b) 
Negotiations may include value engineering and other options to attempt to bring the project cost within the budgeted amount.
(c) 
A contract may not be awarded under this section if the scope of the project is significantly changed from the description in the original solicitation documents.
(d) 
The records of an offeror used in contract negotiations under this section are not subject to public inspection until after the negotiated contract has been awarded or the negotiation process has been terminated.
(5) 
The contract review board or the contracting agency may reject all offers, proposals and all bids.
(6) 
Amendments to public improvement contracts shall comply with the Public Contracting Code section 2.706(3) or (4).
(7) 
The performance and payment bonds requirements and exceptions of the Public Contracting Code shall apply to all public improvement contracts.
[Section 2.710 added by Ordinance No. 6115, enacted February 22, 2005; amended by Ordinance No. 6181, enacted July 17, 2006; further amended by Ordinance No. 6281, enacted November 19, 2012; further amended by Ordinance No. 6306, enacted November 25, 2013; further amended by Ordinance No. 6340, enacted July 20, 2015]
(1) 
The city of Springfield may conduct transactions involving city procurement and contracts for services, equipment, facilities and infrastructure construction including notices of requests for proposals and requests for bids by electronic means or create or retain an electronic record of such a transaction. The procurement and contracts manager may recommend and the city may establish purchasing guidelines to implement this electronic transactions process.
(2) 
The procurement and contracts manager may determine that a procurement or contracting process shall be conducted solely through electronic process, solely through non-electronic process, or utilizing the availability of both electronic and non-electronic process.
(3) 
(a) 
A record or signature may not be denied legal effect or enforceability solely because it is in electronic form.
(b) 
A contract may not be denied legal effect or enforceability solely because an electronic record was used in its formation.
(c) 
If a law requires a record to be in writing, an electronic record satisfies the law.
(d) 
If a law requires a signature, an electronic signature satisfies the law.
(4) 
If a law requires a signature or record to be notarized, acknowledged, verified or made under oath, the requirement is satisfied if the electronic signature of the person authorized to perform those acts, together with all other information required to be included by other applicable law, is attached to or logically associated with the signature or record.
(5) 
If parties have agreed to conduct a transaction by electronic means and a law requires a person to provide, send or deliver information in writing to another person, the requirement is satisfied if the information is provided, sent or delivered, as the case may be, in an electronic record capable of retention by the recipient at the time of receipt. An electronic record is not capable of retention by the recipient if the sender or its information processing system inhibits the ability of the recipient to print or store the electronic record.
(6) 
Electronic transactions are subject to all other applicable substantive law requirements including, but not limited to, ORS 279, 279A, 279B and 279C as well as city of Springfield public contracting requirements.
(7) 
The applicable provisions of the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, ORS 84.001 et seq., shall apply to all electronic transactions undertaken by the city of Springfield.
[Section 2.712 added by Ordinance No. 6115, enacted February 22, 2005; amended by Ordinance No. 6181, enacted July 17, 2006; further amended by Ordinance No. 6281, enacted November 19, 2012]
The contracting agency shall have the authority to dispose of surplus property by any means determined to be in the best interest of the city with due regard for the value the city will receive from the disposal of the surplus property, including, but not limited to:
(1) 
Sold to the highest qualified buyer meeting the sale terms and the sale has been advertised at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the Springfield area not less than one week prior to the sale;
(2) 
Traded in on the purchase of replacement equipment or supplies;
(3) 
Sold at public auction advertised at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the city of Springfield not less than one week prior to the auction. The published notice shall specify the time, place and terms upon which the personal property shall be offered and a general description of the personal property to be sold;
(4) 
Sold at a fixed price retail sale;
(5) 
Contracted for use, operation or maintenance by one or more private or public entities. Prior to approval of such a contract, the city manager shall determine that the contract will promote the economic development of the city;
(6) 
Recycle, destroy or otherwise dispose of the property when it is determined that the value and the condition of the property does not warrant the cost of sale;
(7) 
All personal property sold pursuant to this section shall be sold as is without any warranty, either expressed or implied, of any kind;
(8) 
Sales of surplus personal property may be conducted electronically.
[Section 2.714 added by Ordinance No. 6115, enacted February 22, 2005; amended by Ordinance No. 6181, enacted July 17, 2006; further amended by Ordinance No. 6281, enacted November 19, 2012]
The contracting agency may adopt appropriate purchasing policies dealing with contracting and bidding, procedures, ethics, environmental considerations and the like, subject to review and modification by the contract review board.
[Section 2.700 added by Ordinance No. 6115, enacted February 22, 2005; amended by Ordinance No. 6181, enacted July 17, 2006; further amended by Ordinance No. 6281, enacted November 19, 2012]