Sonoma County |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 2. ADMINISTRATION |
Article XXIII. Informal Bidding Procedures; Declaration of Emergencies. |
§ 2-354. Contract award.
(a)
The contract shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder if the purchasing agent considers the bid to be reasonable, sufficient funds have been appropriated, and the bid is within the limits prescribed for award.
(b)
If all bids received are in excess of one hundred seventy-five thousand dollars ($175,000.00}, the board of supervisors may by passage of a resolution by a four-fifths vote, award the contract at one hundred eighty-seven thousand dollars ($187,000.00) or less, to the lowest responsible bidder, if it determines the cost estimate was reasonable.
(c)
Upon completion of a project, the purchasing agent shall record a notice of completion.
(Ord. No. 5968, § 1, 2-21-2012; Ord. No. 4851 § 2, 1995.)