§ 28-46. Contracts between $1,000 - $4,999.

(a) In general.

The following standards and procedures apply to every contract for which the estimated cost is $1,000 or more and less than $5,000.

(b) Office to provide list of certified enterprises.

The Office must provide the contracting agency with a list of certified business enterprises qualified to provide each of the materials, equipment, supplies, or services that the contracting agency indicates are required by the City.

(c) Agencies to solicit certified enterprises.

The contracting agency must solicit bids from certified business enterprises that are certified to supply the required materials, equipment, supplies, or services.

(d) When certified enterprises unavailable.

If no qualified certified business enterprise is available:

(1) the contracting agency must so notify the Office before the solicitation of bids; and

(2) the Office must attempt to identify qualified businesses and, if successful, notify the contracting agency of their availability.

(e) Opportunity to bid.

The contracting agency must provide certified business enterprises every practical opportunity to submit bids.