Resolution No. 2024-08 Updating the Procurement Policy - Approved 061124Page 1 of 3
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-08
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of Bainbridge Island,
Washington, updating the City’s Procurement Manual.
WHEREAS, on June 14, 2016, the City Council approved Resolution No. 2016-14,
adopting a comprehensive Procurement Manual for the City; and
WHEREAS, on May 22, 2018, the City Council approved Resolution No. 2018-16,
adopting an updated Procurement Manual; and
WHEREAS, on February 12, 2019, the City Council approved Resolution No. 2019-04,
adopting an updated Procurement Manual; and
WHEREAS, on June 13, 2023, the City Council approved Resolution No. 2023-04,
adopting an updated Procurement Manual; and
WHEREAS, the City’s Procurement Manual serves as a guide for the community and
the City’s staff and officers; and
WHEREAS, the City Council now desires to update the City’s Procurement Manual to
reflect general housekeeping edits and state regulation changes beginning July 1, 2024 specific to
the small works roster and apprenticeship utilization requirements.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Procurement Manual adopted by Resolution No. 2023-04 is hereby
repealed in its entirety.
Section 2. The Procurement Manual attached as Exhibit A to this resolution is hereby
adopted in its entirety.
PASSED by the City Council this 11th day of June 2024.
APPROVED by the Mayor this11th day of June 2024.
Joe Deets, Mayor
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATE:
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Christine Brown, MMC, City Clerk
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: June 7, 2024
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: June 11, 2024
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-08
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Exhibit A
Procurement Manual
[See Attached PDF]
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Exhibit A
PROCUREMENT POLICY
Effective Date: June 2024
Resolution No. 2024-08
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Contents
I.0 GENERAL ........................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Purpose ......................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Objectives...................................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Scope ............................................................................................................................................. 5
1.4 Controlling Laws ............................................................................................................................ 5
1.5 Sustainable purchasing ................................................................................................................. 6
2.0 DETERMINING TOTAL PURCHASE COST ............................................................................................ 8
2.1 Use Anticipated Cost ..................................................................................................................... 8
2.2 No “Bid Splitting” .......................................................................................................................... 8
2.3 Costs Included ............................................................................................................................... 8
2.4 Include Total Quantity Needed ..................................................................................................... 8
3.0 CONTRACT APPROVAL LEVELS .......................................................................................................... 9
3.1 Equipment, Supplies, & Materials (Unrelated to A Public Works Project) ................................... 9
3.2 Professional Services ..................................................................................................................... 9
3.3 Non-Professional Services (Purchased Services) ......................................................................... 9
3.4 Public Works Projects (Including Related Materials, Supplies, and Equipment) .......................... 9
4.0 EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, & MATERIALS (UNRELATED TO A PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT) AND NON-
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (PURCHASED SERVICES) ..................................................................................... 10
4.1 $25,000 OR LESS – No Solicitation or Advertisement Needed ................................................... 10
4.2 $25,001 TO $99,999 – 3 minimum Quotes ................................................................................. 10
4.3 $100,000 or More – Competitive Quotes ................................................................................... 10
4.4 Alternative Methods of Procurement and Purchasing ............................................................... 11
4.5 Environmentally Friendly Purchasing.......................................................................................... 11
5.0 PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS ............................................................................................................... 13
5.1 Defining Project Cost................................................................................................................... 13
5.2 Bid Requirements ........................................................................................................................ 13
5.3 Small Works Roster Process ........................................................................................................ 14
5.4 Unit Price Contracts .................................................................................................................... 15
5.5 Public Works Performed by City Employees ............................................................................... 16
5.6 Prevailing Wages ......................................................................................................................... 16
5.7 Payment and Performance Bonds .............................................................................................. 16
5.8 Contract Retainage ..................................................................................................................... 17
5.9 Public Works over $1 Million ...................................................................................................... 17
5.10 Construction Change Orders ....................................................................................................... 18
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5.11 Project Acceptance ..................................................................................................................... 18
5.12 Apprenticeship ............................................................................................................................ 18
6.0 COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCEDURES ............................................................................................ 20
6.1 Public Notice ............................................................................................................................... 20
6.2 Bid Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 20
6.3 Award .......................................................................................................................................... 21
6.4 Cancellation ................................................................................................................................ 22
6.5 Submittal of Bids ......................................................................................................................... 22
6.6 Bid Surety .................................................................................................................................... 22
6.7 Non-Collusion Affidavit ............................................................................................................... 23
7.0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ................................................................................................................ 24
7.1 Selection Process ........................................................................................................................ 24
7.2 Consultant Solicitation ................................................................................................................ 24
8.0 ARCHITECTURAL, ENGINEERING, AND SURVEYING SERVICES ........................................................ 28
8.1 Annual Roster .............................................................................................................................. 28
8.2 Consultant Solicitation and Service Negotiations ....................................................................... 28
9.0 AMENDMENTS (for Services and Interlocal Agreements) .............................................................. 29
10.0 COMPETITIVE BIDDING EXEMPTIONS AND EMERGENCIES ............................................................ 30
11.0 INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENTS ............................................. 31
12.0 BID PROTESTS .................................................................................................................................. 32
12.1 Requests for Copies of Bids Received by City ............................................................................. 32
12.2 Procedure for Submission of a Bid Protest ................................................................................. 32
12.3 Consideration of A Bid Protest .................................................................................................... 32
13.0 SALE OR DISPOSAL OF CITY PERSONAL PROPERTY ......................................................................... 34
13.1 Authorization .............................................................................................................................. 34
13.2 Sale versus Disposal .................................................................................................................... 34
13.3 Trade-Ins ..................................................................................................................................... 34
13.4 Public Notice of Sale ................................................................................................................... 34
13.5 Conflict of Interest ...................................................................................................................... 34
13.6 Inventoried Items ........................................................................................................................ 35
14.0 ADDITIONAL SIGNING AUTHORITY ................................................................................................. 36
14.1 Grants .......................................................................................................................................... 36
14.2 Interlocal Agreements ................................................................................................................. 36
14.3 Real Property .............................................................................................................................. 36
14.4 Settlement Authority .................................................................................................................. 37
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15.0 COMPLIANCE WITH POLICY ............................................................................................................ 38
16.0 SUMMARY OF PROCUREMENT GUIDELINES ................................................................................... 39
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I.0 GENERAL
1.1 Purpose
1.2 Objectives
1.3 Scope
1.4 Controlling Laws
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1.5 Sustainable purchasing
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2.0 DETERMINING TOTAL PURCHASE COST
2.1 Use Anticipated Cost
2.2 No “Bid Splitting”
2.3 Costs Included
2.4 Include Total Quantity Needed
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3.0 CONTRACT APPROVAL LEVELS
3.1 Equipment, Supplies, & Materials (Unrelated to A Public
Works Project)
3.2 Professional Services
3.3 Non-Professional Services
(Purchased Services)
3.4 Public Works Projects (Including Related Materials,
Supplies, and Equipment)
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4.0 EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, & MATERIALS (UNRELATED TO A
PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT) AND NON-PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
(PURCHASED SERVICES)
4.1 $25,000 OR LESS – No Solicitation or Advertisement Needed
4.2 $25,001 TO $99,999 – 3 minimum Quotes
4.3 $100,000 or More – Competitive Quotes
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4.4 Alternative Methods of Procurement and Purchasing
4.5 Environmentally Friendly Purchasing
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5.0 PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS
5.1 Defining Project Cost
5.2 Bid Requirements
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5.3 Small Works Roster Process
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5.4 Unit Price Contracts
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5.5 Public Works Performed by City Employees
5.6 Prevailing Wages
5.7 Payment and Performance Bonds
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5.8 Contract Retainage
5.9 Public Works over $1 Million
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5.10 Construction Change Orders
5.11 Project Acceptance
5.12 Apprenticeship
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6.0 COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCEDURES
6.1 Public Notice
6.2 Bid Specifications
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6.3 Award
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6.4 Cancellation
6.5 Submittal of Bids
6.6 Bid Surety
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6.7 Non-Collusion Affidavit
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7.0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
7.1 Selection Process
7.2 Consultant Solicitation
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8.0 ARCHITECTURAL, ENGINEERING, AND SURVEYING
SERVICES
8.1 Annual Roster
8.2 Consultant Solicitation and Service Negotiations
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9.0 AMENDMENTS (for Services and Interlocal
Agreements)
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10.0 COMPETITIVE BIDDING EXEMPTIONS AND
EMERGENCIES
EOC)
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11.0 INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING
AGREEMENTS
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12.0 BID PROTESTS
12.1 Requests for Copies of Bids Received by City
12.2 Procedure for Submission of a Bid Protest
12.3 Consideration of A Bid Protest
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13.0 SALE OR DISPOSAL OF CITY PERSONAL PROPERTY
13.1 Authorization
13.2 Sale versus Disposal
13.3 Trade-Ins
13.4 Public Notice of Sale
13.5 Conflict of Interest
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13.6 Inventoried Items
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14.0 ADDITIONAL SIGNING AUTHORITY
14.1 Grants
14.2 Interlocal Agreements
14.3 Real Property
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14.4 Settlement Authority
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15.0 COMPLIANCE WITH POLICY
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16.0 SUMMARY OF PROCUREMENT GUIDELINES
Services
ESTIMATED VALUE $0 - $5,000 $5,001 -
$25,000
$25,001 -
$50,000
$50,001 -
$99,999
$100,000 and above
Procurement Authority City Manager or designee
$20,000 or below, Director may authorize
purchase
City Council
Purchased Services
(Non-Professional) (Non-
Public Works). Steps
further outlined in Section
4.0.
No solicitation needed. Direct
negotiations with vendor. Award
on qualifications and price when
possible.
Solicit three vendor quotes
when possible.
Solicit at least 3 vendor
quotes which shall be
submitted in writing. The
award will be made based
on qualifications and price.
Agreement/Contract
Mechanism
No agreement PO Contract Service Agreement
Professional Services.
Steps further outlined in
Section 7.0.
No solicitation needed.
Minimal
Competition -
Solicit 2-3
consultants.
Informal
Competition
Solicit 3-5
consultants.
Formal Competition - The
selection of potential
consultants must be done
via formal advertisement.
Narrow down to the most
qualified consultants.
Agreement/Contract
Mechanism
No agreement Service Agreement
Professional Services –
AES only
Steps further outlined in
Section 8.0.
Solicit work using Statewide Roster or via formal Advertisement. (See Formal Competition steps in
Section 7.0)
Agreement/Contract
Mechanism
Service Agreement
FOR ALL FEDERAL CONTRACTS, SERVICES MUST BE FORMALLY ADVERTISED – RFQ
FOR ALL AES SERVICES, MUST FOLLOW FORMAL COMPETITION PROCESS
Goods
ESTIMATED VALUE $0 - $5,000 $5,001 - $25,000 $25,001 - $50,000 $50,001 - $99,999 $100,000 and above
Procurement Authority City Manager or designee
$20,000 or below, Director may authorize
purchases
City Council
Public Works related
purchases (Section 5.0)
See PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION & UNIT PRICE CONTRACTS Table on following page
Agreement/Contract
Mechanism
Non - Public Works
related purchases
No solicitation needed. Direct
negotiations with vendor, award
on best qualifications and price
when possible.
Solicit three vendor quotes
when possible.
Solicit at least three
vendor quotes which
shall be submitted in
writing. The award will
be made based on price.
Agreement/Contract
Mechanism
No agreement Purchase Order
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Public Works Construction & Unit Price Projects
Section 5.0
Estimated Cost
Procurement
Authority
Purchase/Bidding Process
Contract
Mechanism
$0 - $20,000
Dept. Director
(If authorized)
Utilize the Statewide Small
Works Roster and Invite
bids from every contractor
on the project specific
roster.
PO Contract
Unit Price
Contract
(Follow the
same estimated
amounts and
procurement
authority
requirements) $20,001 - $50,000 City Manager Small Works
Project – Small
Project Contract
$50,001-$149,999 City Council
$150,000 - $350,000
*See note below
Small Works
Project – Standard
Contract
$350,001 and greater
City Council Formal competitive bidding
process with advertisement
Note: Request authorization
from Council prior to
advertising, as per Section
5.2.3.
Formal Bid
Contract
)