2012/03/14 Council Agenda Packet

PURCHASING A , - GUIDELINES 6 reason, one supplier is permitted to requote, all competitors will be given the same opportunity. 11.3—Public Records Act The City is subject to the Washington State Public Records Act. Bidders should be aware that any materials submitted to the City, whether as an inquiry, bid, or other submission, will constitute public records and will be subject to disclosure unless protected by a specific exemption. SECTION-1312.0— CONTRACTING WITH SMALL AND MINORITY FIRMS, WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISES, AND LABOR SURPLUS AREA FIRMS.-, AND VETERAN- OWNED BUSINESSES The City shall neither discriminate against, nor give preferential treatment to, small and minority ondfinis, women-owned businessccbusiness enterprises, labor surplus area firms, or veteran-owned firms. Such entities shall be afforded the maximum practicable opportunity to compete for and obtain public contracts for services and the City shall passively encourage participationconsistent with such businesses general availability within the professional communities involved. SECTION 4413.0_ LOCAL BUSINESS ENCOURAGEMENT The City of Everett will take affirmative steps to ensure that businesses situated within the eityCity limits of Everett are encouraged to participate in its procurement process to the extent permitted by federal law, state law, city, and local laws;and regulations; grants, contracts, and this guideline. SECTION 4514.0— BID PROTEST PROCEDURES Vendors may appeal or protest o proposalan invitation, solicitation,,or award of contract issued by the City of Everett by following the requirements of Ordinance 2726 03Chapter 3.46, Everett Municipal Code. SECTION 4-615.0— SALE OF THE CITY'S PERSONAL PROPERTY(City Charter 15.8b) oi;os 63/142 Page 36 of 39 103