NSITE DOCUMENT
City of Melb Local Preference Ord.doc
- Library: Purchissues
- Year Created: 2020
- File Type: DOC
The document outlines the Local Preference Policy of the City of Melbourne regarding vendor preferences in purchasing and contracting. It defines terms like formal bid, formal quote, local business, local-city business, and local-county business. The policy establishes criteria for vendors to qualify as local businesses and details the process for awarding preferences to local businesses in competitive bidding scenarios. It also specifies exceptions to the local preference policy and outlines the process for requesting waivers. Additionally, the document explains the administration of the policy across city departments and emphasizes the importance of reviewing qualifications and materials proposed for purchase.