§ 2.04.042. Competitive process for purchasing computerized/information technology systems (combined purchase of products and professional services).

A.

For the purpose of this section, "Computerized or Information Technology (IT) Systems" shall mean computerized or automated systems comprised of software, computer hardware, and/or equipment and/or technical support and maintenance services, and will be referred to hereafter as "IT Systems". Such IT Systems include, but are not limited to, financial, payroll, payment collection, financial auditing, tracking, cataloguing, parking meter, security and other electronic systems obtained in a single purchase or in multiple, related concurrent purchases.

B.

For the acquisition of any IT System, the City Administrator shall conduct a multiple-step solicitation process by soliciting proposals, requiring vendor demonstrations when appropriate and feasible, and evaluating and rating proposals and performance in demonstrations on the basis of uniform criteria to be determined by the City Administrator on a case-by-case basis.

C.

Contracts for IT Systems shall be awarded based on the combination of product suitability for the proposed project and record of product performance, vendor(s) qualifications, expertise and record(s) of performance on projects for other agencies or businesses, prices and fees and other appropriate criteria the City Administrator determines to best meet the needs of the City.

D.

Waiver. The City Council may waive the requirements of this section upon a recommendation of the City Administrator and finding and determination by the City Council that it is in the best interests of the City to waive solicitation processes.

(Ord. No. 13380, § 1, 7-19-2016)