Sec. 126.702. - Definitions.

The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this Section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Bid means a competitive bid procedure established through the issuance of an invitation for bid. The term "bid", as used herein, shall not include requests for proposals (unless specified in the RFP document), requests for qualifications, requests for quotes and requests for information. Buy American preference means and shall apply to the following products that are: (1) Manufactured. The term "manufactured" is interpreted to mean to make or process a raw material into a finished product or to turn-out in a mechanical manner; (2) Assembled. The term "assembled" is interpreted to mean to fit or to join parts together into a finished product; (3) Produced. The term "produced" is interpreted to mean to create or make from raw materials. To qualify for this preference, 51 percent of the components of the final product manufactured, assembled or produced to be sold to the City must be made in the United States. The Chief shall administratively resolve any issues relating to Buy American preferential status, and that decision on whether a contractor or supplier is eligible for a Buy American preference shall be final. Good(s) includes, but is not limited to, supplies, equipment, materials, and printed matter. (Ord. 2023-20-E , § 3)