Acceptance of low bids for commodity contracts.
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 18.70
in effect18.70. - Acceptance of low bids for commodity contracts.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code, when purchasing commodities for an amount that equals or exceeds the sealed bid threshold, and for which the council has appropriated funds, the chief financial officer, the department head for which the commodities are to be purchased, and the city attorney, or their designated representatives, may accept the bid(s) of the low, responsive and responsible bidder(s) meeting all bid specifications through the signing of one (1) or more staff purchasing letters that include, at a minimum, information identifying the resulting contract's parties, term, and pricing. The chief financial officer shall regularly report all signed staff purchasing letters to the appropriate committee of the city council.
The chief financial officer shall have the authority to contract for the purchase of commodities for less than the sealed bid threshold, subject to all applicable law and policy, pursuant to a procedure to be written and implemented by the chief financial officer.
(Ord. No. 2022-049, § 2, 11-17-22)
Source: City of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Code of Ordinances, City Charter and Park and Recreation Board Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/mn/minneapolis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_TIT2AD_CH18PU_18.70ACLOBICOCOFetched: 11/2/2026