HomeMy WebLinkAbout250-02POLICY & PROCEDURE
Subject: PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS Index: FINANCE
Number: 250-02 Effective Date:
3/1/2023
Supersedes:
3/9/2018
Page:
1 of 14
Staff Contact:
Kari Roller
Approved By:
1.0 PURPOSE:
To establish a policy and procedure to guide the procurement of goods, services, and public works.
2.0 ORGANIZATIONS AFFECTED:
All departments/divisions
3.0 REFERENCES:
Policy & Procedure 210-09 – Administration of Grants
Policy & Procedure 250-01 – Electronic Signatures
Policy & Procedure 400-12 – Recycled Product Procurement
Policy & Procedure 800-12 – Contracting Authority
4.0 POLICY:
It is the policy of the City of Renton to utilize legally compliant, equitable, efficient, and cost-
effective procedures to guide its procurement of equipment, materials, and supplies.
5.0 PROCEDURES:
5.1 Compliance with Laws and Policies:
5.1.1 Authority for Purchases Required: Employees who purchase goods and services
for the city are responsible for understanding the extent of their authority to
make purchases on behalf of the city, and the legal and policy requirements that
govern such purchases. Purchases made by an employee without authority to
purchase on behalf of the city do not bind the city, and the purchasing employee
may be personally responsible for unauthorized purchases.
5.1.2 Training: The procedures in this policy are not intended to replace necessary
industry specific training and guidance in areas related to procurement, such as
public works contract administration. Public works and other specific
procurement process requirements are addressed more thoroughly at
www.MRSC.org and in procurement standard operating procedures (SOPs),
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which are listed in appendix 1 to this policy. SOPs, and references to herein, may
be updated, removed, or added to appendix 1 by responsible departments from
time to time without formally amending this policy.
5.1.3 Written Contract Required: Except for off-the-shelf purchases, procurements of
goods and services require a written, signed contract authorizing the purchase
prior to binding the city. Contract templates approved by the city attorney
department should be used when feasible and provided to vendors at the time of
soliciting goods, services, and public works.
5.1.4 Approval as to Legal Form: Except as may be separately authorized in writing by
the city attorney department, all written contracts shall be approved as to legal
form by an attorney representing the city, and an official copy of such approval
and the contract shall be retained by the city clerk division pursuant to policy &
procedure 800-12. The city attorney department and city clerk division may
develop separate procedures and policies guiding the review, approval,
processing, and retention of contracts. See section 8 and appropriate SOP of this
policy for additional information on this topic.
5.1.5 Risk Management Review Required: Except as may be separately authorized by
the HRRM administrator, all written contracts shall be approved by the risk
management division of the city, and an official record of the approval shall be
retained by the city clerk division. The risk management division and city clerk
division may develop separate procedures and policies guiding the risk
management review process. See section 8 and appropriate SOP of this policy for
additional information on this topic.
5.1.6 Assignment of Responsible Employee and Compliance with Other
Requirements: The department responsible for procurement shall assign an
employee responsible for overseeing each contract and complying with the
procedures established in this policy, applicable laws, other applicable policies,
funding source/grant requirements, and processes required by the city clerk
division and city attorney department. Assigned employees should be trained and
have appropriate experience to manage such compliance. Applicable laws,
policies, and/or mandatory grant requirements that supersede any process or
requirement of this policy shall control and be followed.
5.2 Authority to Procure Goods, Services, and Public Works:
5.2.1 Limited Delegation of Authority by Council: Under state law, the city council has
authority over all city contracts and purchasing authority. In policy & procedure
800-12, the city council delegates its authority to the mayor to authorize
purchases under specific dollar thresholds for most contract types but retains
exclusive authority for other purchase types.
5.2.2 Mayor Delegation of Authority: Through this policy, the mayor delegates
purchasing/procurement decisions to administrators for specific types of
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contracts under specified amounts as set forth herein. Any authority not
specifically delegated to administrators through this policy shall require
authorization of the city council and/or mayor consistent with policy & procedure
800-12.
5.2.3 Procurement Approval Authority: The table below summarizes who has
authority to authorize purchases by procurement type and the value of the
purchase. Procurements may not be broken into multiple smaller
purchases/procurements for the purpose of avoiding or complying with a
required procurement process or approval authority.
Procurement Types Dollar Value of
Consideration Provided
by the city
Approval/Signing
Authority
Procurement Process
Goods, Supplies, Equipment;
(not purchased as part of public
works project)
Professional Services;
(excluding services defined in RCW
39.80)
Purchased Services;
General/Personal Services
Under $50,000 Administrator Flexible
$50,000 up to $100,000 Mayor
Over $100,000 City council approves,
mayor signs
Architectural, Engineering,
Landscape Architects or Surveying
Services (RCW 39.80)
Under $50,000 Administrator Best Qualified.
MRSC Roster or RFQ
Process
$50,000 up to $100,000 Mayor
Over $100,000 City council approves,
mayor signs
Renewal of city council Approved
Technology Service/Maintenance
Agreements
Under $50,000 Administrator Negotiation with
existing vendor/per
underlying contract
$50,000 up to $250,000 Mayor
Over $250,000 City council approves,
mayor signs
Public Works Sealed Bid Process Any dollar amount City council approves,
mayor signs
Follow state
mandated formal
published sealed
bidding process
RCW 39
Public Works Small Works Roster Under $50,000 Administrator MRSC Small Works
Roster
RCW 39.04.155(2)
$50,000 - $350,000 Mayor
Contract Amendment, Addenda, or Change Order Under $50,000 Administrator Negotiation/per underlying contract $50,000 up to $100,000 Mayor
Over $100,000 City council approves,
mayor signs
Very Small Public Works
Competitive Process
Up to $25,000 Administrator Flexible – but
prevailing wage,
retainage, bond, and
reporting
requirements as
required by law
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Limited Public Works Up to $50,000 Administrator MRSC Small Works
Roster – limited per
RCW 39.04.155(3) –
retainage and bond
may be waived
Job Order Contracting
(RESERVED)
Any Value City council approves,
mayor signs
RCW 39.10.410-460
Energy Conservation Equipment
and Services
Any Value City council approves,
mayor signs
RCW 39.35A
Other Type of Contract or
Acquisition
Any Value City council approves,
except as otherwise
provided by council
policy 800-12 and/or
other policy.
Pursuant to city
council approval or
separate policy
5.2.4 Delegation of Authority: Administrators and/or the mayor may delegate their
authority to specific employees they supervise and/or by position title. Such
delegations of authority should be in writing and specify the extent of authority
in terms of procurement types and length of time for which the delegation is
effective. No delegation may extend beyond the time of an employee’s
employment with the City of Renton. All written delegations to sign a contract
should be filed with the city clerk division and/or a copy thereof shall be included
with the contract retained by the city clerk division.
5.2.5 Additional Circumstances that Require City Council Authorization: Contracts
that require city council approval are generally identified above. Additionally,
contracts that meet one or more of the following circumstances also require city
council approval:
• The project exceeds the amount budgeted or is not budgeted. In this case
the item requires referral to the appropriate council standing committee.
• The contract or purchase is through an interlocal agreement entered
under the authority of chapter 39.34 RCW that has not yet been approved
by city council and may require the adoption of a resolution.
• Grants that have not been approved by city council and may require the
adoption of a resolution. (policy & procedure 210-09)
5.2.6 Procurement Methods and Process: The procurement processes noted in 5.2.3
are described below:
5.2.6.1 Flexible: A process for selecting vendors where no other specific process
is required by law, funding source, or this policy. Project managers should
use a selection process that is deemed the most efficient and effective
way of obtaining the best combination of price, value, and quality
without undue administrative costs and process. Equitable factors and
support for Renton-based small businesses may be considered when
deciding on an appropriate selection process, unless otherwise
prohibited by law. The process used may vary depending upon the type
of good/service, the competitive market, and the value/cost of the
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acquired service or good. The selection process may involve, but is not
limited to seeking and comparing bids, proposals, or qualifications
through a CFB (RFB/IFB) or RFQ (SOQ); direct negotiation of terms;
and/or comparing prices and products through public sources. Each
department may have its own procedures and guidelines for choosing the
appropriate selection method where this policy allows for flexible
selection process.
5.2.6.2 Best Qualified: RCW 39.80.040 requires the city to choose the best
qualified consultant for architectural, engineering, and surveying services
provided by consultants who are required to be licensed by chapters
18.08, 18.43, or 18.96 of the Revised Code of Washington. Price of
services may not be considered in the initial selection of the best qualified
consultant for these services, but the city may select the next best
qualified consultant if it is unable to negotiate mutually acceptable
contract terms with the best qualified consultant. Such negotiations may
take into consideration the city’s evaluation of whether the price is fair
and reasonable for the services.
The city annually publishes its anticipated requirements for services
covered by RCW 39.80.040 through the MRSC Roster, and requests that
consultants submit their qualifications through the MRSC Roster.
Consultant selections may be made from reviewing qualifications
through the MRSC Roster if the work falls within the anticipated
requirements published by the city and/or by separately seeking
qualifications on a project-by-project basis by publishing a request for
qualifications.
5.2.6.3 Formal Published Sealed Bidding Process: A process requiring selection
of the lowest bid from a qualified and responsive bidder, which is
submitted as a sealed bid by a deadline and means specified in a formal
publication of a call/request/invitation for bids. This process is required
by chapter 39.04 RCW for all public works projects except to the extent
this policy authorizes a separate, more streamlined procurement
process. Specific statutorily required contract requirements include, but
are not limited to, the payment of prevailing wages, retainage, and the
provision of proposal bid bonds and contract bonds (combined
performance and payment bonds).
5.2.6.4 MRSC Small Works Roster: The MRSC small works roster may be used to
select contractors to perform public works projects estimated to cost less
than $350,000. Selection of the lowest responsive and responsible bidder
is made from a request to all contractors on the applicable specialty list(s)
of the MRSC small works roster. Separate advertisement and sealed bids
are not required. The requirements of this process are described in more
detail in RCW 39.04.155 and the applicable procurement SOP. Specific
statutorily required contract requirements include, but are not limited to
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payment of prevailing wages, retainage, and the provision of
performance/payment bonds.
5.3 Exceptions to Required Procurement Processes:
5.3.1 Required procurement processes may be waived only:
• In accordance with applicable laws, including RCW 39.04.280 Competitive
Bidding Requirements – Exceptions (for public works projects),
• In accordance with applicable exceptions allowed by city policy,
• By the mayor to the extent the processes are required solely by this policy
and not non-waivable by applicable law or city council policy, and/or,
• By the city council.
Procurement is not required for work performed by city employees either as
ordinary maintenance or up to the limits for use of Day Labor in RCW 35.23.352.
5.3.2 Interlocal Purchasing Authorized (AKA Piggy Back): State contracts, and other
interlocal cooperative purchasing agreements may be utilized. Specific
documentation must be retained that supports the procurement method
followed by interlocal agency.
5.3.3 Disasters: In the event of a disaster, procurement may need to follow federal or
other agency procurement rules to ensure expenses qualify for disaster funding
and reimbursement.
6.0 DEFINITIONS:
6.1 Administrator: Includes the chief administrative officer, deputy chief administrative
officer, administrator of the department whose department budget is responsible for
paying or managing the contract at issue, and duly authorized designees thereof.
6.2 Bid Splitting: Splitting or separating public works projects into parts to avoid compliance
with bidding statutes. State law prohibits the division of a project into units of work or
classes of work to keep costs below the bidding threshold. Although state statutes refer
to public works projects, the State Auditor’s Office (SAO) has expressed that neither
projects nor purchases should be artificially split so that the cost of each contract is below
the bid threshold. The SAO has also indicated that an agency should not disaggregate
purchases solely for the purpose of getting the individual purchases below bidding
requirements.
6.3 Contract: Any agreement (written, oral, or implied) with another entity that legally binds
the city to provide consideration.
6.4 Energy Conservation Equipment and Services: Equipment and services that are expected,
upon installation, to reduce the energy use or energy cost of an existing building or
facility. The services associated with the equipment, materials, or supplies include but are
not limited to design, engineering, financing, installation, project management,
guarantees, operations, and maintenance. Reduction in energy use or energy costs may
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also include reductions in the use of or cost of water, wastewater, or solid waste (RCW
39.35A.020) (e.g., ESCO contracts with DES).
6.5 General/Personal Services: Services that do not fall within the definitions of professional
services or purchased services.
6.6 Municipal Research Service Center (MRSC): The city contracts with the MRSC to manage
the rosters identified in section 5.2.3 as contemplated within RCW 39.04.155 and for the
purpose of announcing its need for licensed architectural, engineering, or surveying
services and tracking the qualifications of such service providers as contemplated with
chapter 39.80 RCW. Visit www.MRSCRosters.org for more information about the
roster/licensed service providers and www.mrsc.org for information and resources
regarding applicable laws and best practices governing procurement.
6.7 Off-The-Shelf Purchases: The purchase of goods, materials, supplies, or equipment that
are not in any way customized or modified for the city’s use, do not include a consolidated
maintenance or service agreement, are non-negotiable in nature, do not include any
indemnification obligation to the city, and are not purchased for the purpose of
incorporating into a public works project. Examples of off-the-shelf purchases include
goods purchased through retail stores such as office supplies, non-customized software
programs, computer accessories, and office equipment. Written contracts signed by both
parties (beyond receipts and purchase orders) are generally not required for off-the-shelf
purchases, but if off-the-shelf purchases will be customized after purchase, a separate
contract for those services should be used.
6.8 Ordinary Maintenance: For the purposes of public works and prevailing wages, the
definition of “ordinary maintenance” is in WAC 296-127-010. Ordinary maintenance is
excluded from public works procurement and prevailing wage requirements but is limited
to maintenance performed by city employees that is necessary to keep existing facilities
in good usable, operational condition. Performance of ordinary maintenance by
employees does not require a procurement process under this policy.
6.9 Prevailing Wage: The rate of pay vendors are required to pay pursuant to chapter 39.12
RCW for public works and some purchased services, which rates must be included or
referenced in public works contracts may be found on www.lni.wa.gov.
6.10 Professional Services: Activities rendered by any person, other than an employee of a
public or government agency, involving the presentation or delivery of professional
opinion, assessment, design, or other information to the city having a primarily
intellectual final product.
6.11 Public Work(s): Is a type of publicly funded work/project/contract for which state law
generally requires some form of competitive bidding, payment of prevailing wages,
and/or compliance with retainage and bonding requirements. Public works includes all
work, construction, alteration, repair, demolition, or improvement, other than ordinary
maintenance, that is executed by contract, purchase order, or any other legal agreement
and that is executed at the cost of the city, or which is by law a lien or charge on any
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property of the city (RCW 39). In general, public work includes construction, maintenance,
alteration, repair and improvements to land, buildings, equipment, and other fixtures
attached to land or buildings. It does not include repairs and maintenance of personal
property that is not affixed/attached to land or buildings such as copy machines,
computers, vehicles, etc. However, work to attach/install personal property/equipment
to land or buildings (e.g., equipment bolted onto walls, electrical wiring, run through
walls/ceilings, or installation of landscaping/plants) and repairing and maintaining such
property after it is attached (e.g., HVAC repair and maintenance) is generally a public work
that usually requires competitive bidding and payment of prevailing wages or a purchased
service that requires payment of prevailing wage.
6.12 Purchased Services: Purchased services are services provided by vendors for routine,
necessary, and continuing functions of the city, mostly relating to physical facilities or
maintenance of physical facilities. These services are usually repetitive, routine, or
mechanical in nature, support the agency’s day-to-day operations, and involve the
completion of specific tasks or projects. Purchased Service Agreements for maintenance
of improvements to land, buildings, or attachments/fixtures such as HVAC inspection
services and groundskeeping maintenance generally require the payment of prevailing
wages even if not considered a public work for procurement process purposes. Contact
the city attorney department for contract requirement recommendation, including the
applicability of prevailing wages and public works procurement processes, for all
purchased services that maintain city facilities/land.
6.13 Request for Bids (RFB), Invitation for Bids (IFB) or Call for Bids (CFB): Solicitation of bids
for a public works project or other good or service for which the city intends to award a
contract to the lowest bidder based upon terms and conditions equally applicable to all
bidders as fixed with the call for bids. CFBs should include a reservation of the city’s right
to reject all bids for any reason at the city’s discretion.
6.14 Request for Proposals (RFP): Solicitation of proposals for non-A&E professional services,
equipment, materials, or supplies that may or may not be associated with a public works
project.
6.15 Request for Qualifications (RFQ)/Statement of Qualifications (SOQ): A request for
qualifications/statement of qualifications (RFQ/SOQ) is a method of soliciting competitive
proposals for services that qualify as A&E services per RCW 39.80 that formally considers
and evaluates factors to measure consultants or other service providers on the basis of
demonstrated competency and qualification rather than price.
6.16 Small Works Roster: A list of contractors who have requested placement on a roster for
solicitation on eligible public works projects with a total cost less than $350,000. The city’s
roster is maintained by the MRSC.
6.17 Vendor: A generic term used to describe any person or entity that sells the city a service
or product of any type. Depending upon context, a vendor could also be called a
contractor, consultant, supplier, merchant, concessionaire, instructor, performer, or
seller.
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7.0 VENDOR SELECTION PROCESS:
7.1 Public Works: The selection of vendors related to a public works project usually requires
a prescribed competitive selection process and compliance with other legal requirements
such as those that relate to retainage, bonds, and/or prevailing wages. The formality and
specific processes to be followed for public works projects depends upon the type of
service and/or estimated cost of the project. Specific requirements are set forth in the
procurement SOPs attached to this policy, but this policy is not intended to be a complete
guide to compliance with applicable public works laws and regulations.
7.1.1 Cost Estimate and Plans: Before commencing a public works project, RCW
39.04.020 requires the creation of plans or specifications for the full cost of the
project, including sales tax, labor, incidentals, and materials. This estimate is
required to be retained in writing and shall serve as the basis for determining
which procurement process to use from those described in this policy and/or
appropriate procurement SOP.
7.1.2 Preliminary Legal Review: For projects that will be awarded to the lowest
responsive and responsible bidder through a call for bids, a copy of the city’s
applicable contract template along with any required legal terms and
specifications should be included with the call for bids. Changes are generally not
allowed to these contract documents after bids are opened and vendors should
be advised not to add terms and conditions to their bid proposal. Accordingly,
legal review of the contract documents is required prior to advertisement of the
call for bids. This review will not replace the separately required review for
approval as to legal form, required before contract execution, but will streamline
that review once the contract is awarded and the contractor has returned
executed contract documents and contract bond (combined performance and
payment bond) for city execution.
7.1.3 Mixed-Type Projects: Some projects may include minor elements of public works
combined with purchased services, professional services, or materials and
equipment that is not incorporated into the public works portion of the project.
For such projects, consult with your assigned attorney about whether the project
elements may be split into separate contracts without being considered “bid
splitting” and what selection process and contract(s) should be used.
7.2 Other Contracts: For contracts and purchases that are not related to a particular public
works project, a flexible selection process may be used at the discretion of the project
manager unless (1) funding source, such as a grant or interlocal agreement, requires a
competitive process, (2) an applicable statute or law requires a specific process, such as
RCW 39.80.040’s requirement for selection of architects, engineers, and land surveyors,
or (3) department policies or practices require a more specific selection process.
7.3 Funding or Other Specific Restrictions: Project managers are responsible for being
familiar with how projects and purchases are funded and the conditions and restrictions
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applicable to the project due to its funding source or other restrictions (e.g., grant
agreements and applicable state and federal regulations including but not limited to
FHWA and WSDOT). If funding or other restrictions require specific processes that are
more restrictive than this policy, the restrictive processes apply. Project managers should
consult with their assigned attorney and/or the finance department with questions about
more restrictive processes and ensure that any attorney reviewing a contract that is
funded by a grant or federal funding is aware of the funding source and requirements and
provided with a copy of relevant documents, so that contracts can be modified as
necessary for compliance. Checklists or other guides may be provided for use to
determine compliance with specific types of grant restrictions.
7.4 Use of City Contract Templates in Soliciting Bids and Proposals: When soliciting bids,
proposals, or qualifications for service for public work, project managers should provide
potential bidders/proponents a template agreement that has been approved by the city
attorney department with instructions that use of the contract with the city’s terms are
required. If project specific changes to the template are desired by the project manager,
approval for such changes should be requested of the project manager’s assigned
attorney prior to providing the sample with the solicitation for services. To streamline the
contracting process and reduce risk to the city, project managers should generally not
invite proponents to propose changes to the city’s template terms or attach their own
conflicting terms. When competitive bidding with low price selection is required, pre-
contract negotiation or alteration of terms and conditions set forth in the bidding package
are prohibited. For non-public works, if the project manager desires to allow proponents
to propose changes to the city’s template, the project manager should direct proposals
to include the proponents’ proposed changes to be made in strike through and underline
format and submitted with the proposal or statement of qualifications.
Clearly setting expectations for use of the city’s contract templates will streamline
negotiations, minimize delays, and allow the project manager to consider differences in
risk to the city between proponents created by their unique contract amendment
requests.
7.5 General Contract Requirements: The following contract requirements should be
observed:
7.5.1 Not-to-Exceed Amount: If a contract does not have a fixed price, it should specify
a dollar limit/cap by which the compensation paid by the city will not exceed
without a written contract amendment. The not-to-exceed amount is used for
purposes of determining approval and signature authority and to avoid incurring
unbudgeted expenses. For non-fixed contracts, vendors should be paid based
upon actual work performed, so this amount should not guarantee the vendor
will be paid the specified amount. Instead, the amount should be high enough to
reasonably cover up to the projected amount of work needed with additional
contingency amounts if desired to avoid the need for later contract amendments,
but not exceed the budgeted amount the department has available to spend on
the contract.
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7.5.2 Deadline for Performance: Contracts for services should include a date or
timeframe by which all services must be completed unless a written contract
amendment extends such performance deadline. The deadline for performance
is used to ensure timely performance in accordance with the city’s expectations
and also for purposes of tracking records retention and destruction requirements.
Automatically renewing contract terms that go beyond the specified deadline for
performance should generally not be used, as doing so could result in contracts
not being properly retained and tracked in contract and records management
systems.
7.5.3 Prevailing Wages, Performance Bonds, and Retainage: All contracts for work for
which prevailing wages, performance bonds, and/or retainage are required shall
include city attorney department approved prevailing wage language.
7.5.4 Insurance Requirements: Unless a waiver is approved by the HRRM department,
all contracts for services and public works shall include HRRM approved vendor
insurance requirements.
7.5.5 Indemnification and Liability Waivers: Unless a waiver is approved by the HRRM
department, with consultation and advice from the city attorney department, all
contracts for services and public works shall include HRRM approved language
indemnifying the city against claims arising out of vendor’s work. Terms limiting
a vendor’s responsibility for claims arising out of the vendor’s work should be
rejected unless approved by the HRRM department and the administrator of the
department that is responsible for the selection of the vendor.
7.5.6 Compliance with Laws and Funding Source Requirements: Unless a waiver is
approved by the city attorney department, all contracts for services and public
works shall include vendor requirements for complying with applicable funding
source requirements and laws, including but not limited to the public records act
and records retention requirements.
7.5.7 Discrimination Prohibited: All city contracts for services and public works shall
require vendors to comply with all applicable anti-discrimination laws and
policies.
8.0 APPROVAL, SIGNATURE AUTHORITY, AND CONTRACT PROCESSING:
8.1 Approval as to Legal Form: Before obtaining signatures on a contract or contract
amendment from the city’s authorized signatory or the vendor, project managers must
obtain approval as to legal form from their assigned attorney in the city attorney
department. This requirement of legal review applies to all contracts except off-the-shelf
purchases.
8.2 HRRM Review: Before obtaining signatures on a contract (or contract amendment that
potentially increases the risk or liability or hazards, changes insurance requirements, or
changes indemnification or allocation of risk provisions) from the city’s authorized
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signatory or the vendor, project managers must obtain approval to proceed from HRRM.
This review allows HRRM to provide input into city required insurance provisions, and to
spot potentially unreasonable risks of liability exposure to the city. When risks of liability
exposure are identified, HRRM will work with the city attorney department and the
project manager to obtain confidential legal advice as to the nature and scope of the risks
before the contract is executed.
8.3 Council Approval of Contracts and Delegation of Authority: The city council oversees the
approval of all contracts. To maintain an efficient form of government, the city council
delegated contract approval authority to the mayor for specific types of contracts without
prior council review or subsequent ratification (see policy & procedure 800-12). Contracts
for which the city council has not delegated its authority in policy & procedure 800-12
must be approved by the city council.
8.4 Project Acceptance and Close-Out: Any contract that was initially submitted to city
council for approval that requires a formal acceptance of the project must be resubmitted
to city council for project acceptance and authorization to begin the closeout process by
following the invoice and payment SOP.
8.5 Project Deliverables: Departments are responsible for maintaining contract/agreement
deliverables such as equipment/vehicle warranties, maintenance agreements, studies,
specifications, etc. per state retention schedule requirements, and will be submitted to
the city clerk division if requested.
8.6 Authorized City Signatory: The mayor has authority to sign all city contracts and has
delegated both signing and approval authority as provided in this policy. See section 5.2.3
of this policy for an overview of signature and approval authority. When possible, the
authorized city signatory should sign after the vendor/contractor.
8.7 Delegation of Signatory Authority by Administrators: Administrators may delegate the
approval and signing authority delegated to them by the mayor only by submitting a
memorandum or email to the city clerk division defining the scope and duration of the
delegation of authority. Such delegations may be made to specific individuals or to
position titles. Any delegation of authority shall terminate and cease to be effective upon
the designee leaving employment of the department in which the administrator oversees.
8.8 Electronic Signatures: If signatures will be made electronically, compliance with policy &
procedure 250-01 is required.
8.9 City Clerk Checklist and Records Retention: All contacts and contract amendments
(except off-the-shelf purchases) are required to be routed to the city clerk division using
a checklist provided by that division. The city clerk division assigns city contract numbers,
retains the contract documents in accordance with applicable retention schedules, and
obtains the mayor’s signature when such signature is required. Project managers are
responsible for maintaining any contract related documents that are not routed to the
city clerk division in accordance with applicable records retention schedules. Documents
requiring retention that may not be made part of the city clerk contract file may include,
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but are not limited to, substantive drafts and communications exchanged with the vendor
that may be relevant to interpreting the contract terms in the event of a dispute or
contract enforcement.
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APPENDIX 1
List of Procurement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Procurement SOP #01 – Goods, Supplies, and Materials
Procurement SOP #02 – Technology Hardware, Software, or Service Agreements and Renewals
Procurement SOP #03 – Other Services Agreements
Procurement SOP #04 – Best Qualified: RFQ/SOQ (for A&E); RFP (for Non-A&E)
Procurement SOP #05 – Purchased Services Agreements Requiring Prevailing Wages
Procurement SOP #06 – Contract Amendments/Addenda
Procurement SOP #07 – Limited Public Works – Small Works Roster (under $50,000)
Procurement SOP #08 – Small Works Roster ($50,000 - $350,000)
Procurement SOP #09 – Public Works Sealed Bids (over $350,000 or Project Manager preference)
Procurement SOP #10 – Public Works Unit-Priced On-Call Contracts
Procurement SOP #11 – Public Works Contract Change Orders
Procurement SOP #12 – City Clerk Contract eChecklist Procedures
Procurement SOP #13 – Finance Invoice & Payment Process
Procurement SOP #14 – Approval as to Legal Form
Procurement SOP #15 – Risk Management Process