2.33.240 – Formal contract procedure - Award - To other than low bidder

When the award is not given to the lowest bidder, a full and complete statement of the reasons for placing the order elsewhere shall be prepared by the manager and filed with the other papers relating to the transaction, showing why accepting another bid is more advantageous to the city.

(1979-M-37: § 9(5) (c))
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