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Introduction Date: 01/24194
Public Hearing Date: 02/14/94
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE NO. 94-03
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, AMENDING TITLE 6, PURCHASING,
CONTRACTS, AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, ARTICLE 2,
COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDS
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the city to provide an efficient system for
the purchase of goods and services without creating unreasonable administrative burdens
and restrictions; and
WHEREAS, the city manager is responsible for administering the process for
competitive sealed bids and making recommendations to the City Council;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA HEREBY ORDAINS that:
. Section 1. Section 6.10.215 is hereby amended to read as follows:
6.10.215 Competitive sealed bids - public notice. The city manager shall
call for bids by advertising at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the
city not less than two weeks prior to the date set for receiving bids.
Section 2. Section 6.10.220 is hereby amended to read as follows:
6.10.220 Bid security. A. All bids must be accompanied by a certificate
of deposit, or certified check or draft, or a cashier's check or a draft on some
responsible bank in the United States, in favor of and payable at the site to the city,
for an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the bid, such deposit not to exceed fifty
thousand dollars ($50,000). If the bidder to whom the contract is awarded shall,
for fifteen (15) days after such award, fail or neglect to enter into a contract and
file any required payment or perfonnance bond, the city manager shall draw the
money due on the certificate of deposit or check or draft, and pay the same into the
treasury, and under no circumstances shall it be returned to the defaulting bidder.
Section 3. Section 6.10.235 is hereby amended to read as follows:
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6.10.235 Return of bids. The city manager shall return to the apparent
unsuccessful bidders their certificates of deposit, drafts or checks; provided, however,
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE NO. 94-03
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that the manager may retain the certificate of deposit, check or draft of the three
(3) apparent low bidders until after award and signing of the contract.
Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect ten (10) days following its enactment.
ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, this
14th day of February, 1994.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Dave W. crane
Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Anderson, Bencardino, Crane, Darling, Krasnansky, O'Brien & Sieminski
None
None
None
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ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wohlforth, Argetsinger, Johnson &
Brecht, Attorneys for the city of Seward,
Alaska
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<'l('uinda S. Murphy, CMC/AAE ,. <Sity Attorney
. City Clerk
(City Seal)
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