§ 38-2. Purpose.

(a) In general.

The primary purpose of the Vendors' Hot Line is to provide callers with prerecorded information on all contracting opportunities that are currently available with agencies or departments of the City of Baltimore.

(b) Information to be provided.

The Vendors' Hot Line shall provide by prerecorded message to callers the following information:

(1) the title of the bid and other identifying information on the contract;

(2) the nature of the procurement, including whether the procurement is for supplies, services, construction, or commodities;

(3) the amount of deposit required, if any;

(4) a reference to the MBE/WBE requirements;

(5) a reference to the City's policy and requirements regarding recycled and recyclable materials;

(6) the date, time, and place for submission of bids;

(7) a brief description of the type of supplies, services, commodities, or construction being sought and whether the offer is for term contract {sic};

(8) where and when further information on the contract may be obtained; and

(9) any other information the Director of Purchasing considers appropriate and practicable.