2.607 Product Prequalification.
(1) When it is impractical to create specific design or performance specifications for a type of product to be purchased, the City may specify a list of approved products by reference to particular manufacturers or sellers in accordance with the following product prequalification procedure:
(a) The manager has made reasonable efforts to notify all known manufacturers or vendors of competitive products of its intention to accept applications for inclusion in its list of prequalified products. Notification shall include advertisement in a trade journal of state-wide distribution when possible. In lieu of advertising, the manager may notify vendors and manufacturers appearing on the appropriate list maintained by the City.
(b) The manager permits application for prequalification of similar products up to 15 days prior to advertisement for bids on the product.
(2) If an application for inclusion in a list of prequalified products is denied, or an existing prequalification revoked, the manager shall notify the applicant in writing. The applicant may appeal to the board (council).