§ 3-5-18 Unsolicited proposals.
A contract may be awarded based on an unsolicited proposal only if the Procurement Manager determines in writing that §§ 3-5-13 or 3-5-15 applies. The determination shall also include the following findings:
(A) The proposal is innovative and unique.
(B) The proposal is not available without restriction from another source and does not closely resemble a similar product which is either available or pending in the industry.
(C) The City department receiving the proposal has sufficiently supported its recommendations with facts and circumstances that preclude competition.
(D) The Procurement Manager has approved in writing the award of a contract based on the unsolicited proposal. (Ord. 08-1137, passed 9-22-2008)
Statutory reference: A.R.S. § 41-2557 with changes