Sec. 126.305. - Pre-selection procurement methods.

(a) Authorization. The Chief may authorize any one or more of the following Pre-Selection Procurement Methods below. (1) A Request for Information (RFI). The Chief, in consultation with the using agency, may issue a Request for Information solicitation to collect information about the capabilities of bidders. (2) A Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The Chief, in consultation with the using agency, may issue a Request for Qualifications solicitation to solicit information from bidders to evaluate a bidder's qualifications and qualify two or more bidders for future solicitations. (3) An Intent to Bid (ITB). The Chief, in consultation with the using agency, may issue an intent to bid which is intended to provide notice and information to potential bidders. The publication of an intent to bid does not obligate the City to make the purchases referred to in the intent to bid. (Ord. 2023-20-E , § 3)