2.545 Negotiation With Bidders Prohibited.
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Unless a request for proposal is used, the City shall not negotiate with any bidder prior to award of a contract, except as provided for in ORS 279C.340 when all responsive bids from responsible bidders exceed the City’s cost estimate. After award of the contract, modifications to the contract shall be made with change orders or addenda to the contract and in accordance with the exemption rules of this code.