Sec. 122.814. - Disposal of surplus timber.

The disposal of cut or uncut timber, after being declared surplus by the using agency and the permit required by Chapter 304 having been obtained, may be made by the Chief of Procurement according to the following: (a) If the estimated value is $5,000 or more, to the highest bidder meeting or exceeding specifications after publication in a local newspaper of general circulation or via such other advertisement or notice method as permitted by law (e.g., a publicly accessible website). (b) If there are no acceptable bids received pursuant to subsection (a) or if the estimated value is less than $5,000, to the highest bidder after solicitation of written quotations by informal procedures. (c) If there are no acceptable bids received pursuant to subsection (b), to the contractor who agrees by negotiation with the Chief of Procurement to the best possible price or prices. A contract awarded or negotiated by the Chief of Procurement, as the case may be, shall be limited to one year in duration, shall contain adequate protection against waste, damage or destruction of public property and shall provide only such license for right of entry to the property and prosecution of the work on the property as may be absolutely necessary to accomplish the disposal. (Ord. 76-718-337, § 1; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 85-1327-691, § 1; Ord. 2023-187-E , § 6; Ord. 2024-368-E , § 1) Editor's note— Ordinance 2007-839-E, § 18, authorized updated department/division names pursuant to reorganization. Note— Former § 130.214.