A.    Authority in City. The city council shall have the authority to award contracts within the purview of this chapter.

    B.    Lowest Responsible Bidder. Where competitive bidding is required for a city contract, the contract shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder on the basis of the bid that is, in the opinion of the city council, in the best interest of the city to accept. In awarding the contract, in addition to price, the city council shall consider:

    1.    The ability, capacity and skill of the bidder to perform the contract to provide the service required;

    2.    Whether the bidder can perform the contract or provide the services promptly or within the time specified, without delay or interference;

    3.    The character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience and efficiency of the bidder;

    4.    The quality of the performance of previous contracts or services;

    5.    The previous and existing compliance by the bidder with laws and ordinances relating to the contract or service;

    6.    The sufficiency of the financial resources and ability of the bidder to perform the contract or provide the service;

    7.    The quality, availability and adaptability of the supplies or contractual services to the particular use required;

    8.    The ability of the bidder to provide future maintenance and service for the subject of the contract;

    9.    The number and scope of conditions attached to the bid.

    C.    Performance Bonds. The city council shall have the authority to require a performance bond, before entering into a contract, in such amounts as the city council shall find reasonably necessary to protect the best interests of the city. (Ord. 977 § 1 (part), 1992: prior code § 2-4-8(I))