2.611 Specific Exemptions.
(1) The manager may request a ruling from the board (council) exempting a particular contract or contracts from the bidding requirements of ORS 279B.050(1) which are not otherwise exempted under this code. The request shall contain the following:
(a) The nature of the project;
(b) Estimated cost of the project;
(c) A narrative description of the cost savings anticipated by the exemption from competitive bidding and the reasons competitive bidding would be inappropriate.
(d) Proposed alternative contracting and purchasing practices to be employed; and
(e) The estimated date by which it would be necessary to let the contract.
(2) The review authority may require such additional information as is deemed necessary to determine whether a specific contract is to be exempt from competitive bidding.