1. Invitations to bid and requests for proposals in compliance with State law and applicable rules. A process that involves a prequalification stage followed by an invitation to bid or request for proposals is a competitive process, provided the prequalification stage includes public notice equivalent to that required for invitations to bid and requests for proposals.

2. For contracts of $100,000 or less in value, obtaining bids or proposals from at least three potential contractors (limited solicitation).

3. Awarding contracts under a Federal or State master contract or purchase arrangement or program.

4. Awarding contracts on the same terms as an existing contract award by another governmental entity after a competitive procurement.

5. Awarding contracts for computer equipment, software and services based on obtaining bids or proposals from at least three potential contractors unless the City finds that fewer than three potential contractors provide the needed equipment, software or services.

6. Contracts awarded under ORS 279C.100 to 279C.125 and implementing rules, including contracts for related services.

1. Contracts exempted from competitive procurement by the Oregon Contracting Code.

2. Contracts under $10,000, which may be entered into by direct award.

3. Emergency contracts awarded in compliance with applicable statutes and rules. In the event the emergency is of a nature that requires immediate action to prevent damage to property or health (e.g., a major water line break or sewage overflow) the City Manager, or in the City Manager’s absence, the Chief of Police, Fire Chief and/or Public Works Director, may use all the means necessary to meet the emergency. Any emergency contract in excess of $100,000 shall be brought before the Contract Review Board for ratification at the next scheduled Council meeting.

4. Public facility improvement agreements entered into between the City and a person responsible for carrying out conditions of approval of a City land use decision.

5. Purchases of used goods when the cost of the used goods is substantially below the cost of new goods, and the City has made a reasonable effort to obtain the best quality goods at the lowest price. The City shall maintain a written record of its efforts to obtain the best quality goods at the lowest price, including a list of quotes obtained from other vendors.

6. Any other contracts where the public interest would be promoted by exempting the contract from the competitive bidding process; provided, that the Contract Review Board adheres to the Public Contracting Code and the Model Rules in making the exemption.