NUMB:
980966
VERS:
ORIGINAL
REF:
XXBY:
THE CHAIR
TITLE:
A charter ordinance deleting a sunset provision relating to appeals of awards of public works contracts.
SECS:
7-14-2-b am
ANLS:
- Analysis -
This charter ordinance deletes an obsolete sunset date [9/16/96] that has already been deleted from the code of ordinances with respect to appeals of awards of public works contracts.
BODY:
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
7-14. Duties when Common Council Orders Public Works.
2. COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS; CONTRACTS TO LOWEST BIDDER, SURETIES, RELETTING.
b. All contracts awarded under ss. 7-14-2 and 7-22 of the city charter shall be awarded by the commissioner of public works to the lowest responsible bidder determined in accordance with any applicable city ordinances relating to the participation of disadvantaged business enterprises or requiring participation of city residents. Following the opening of any bid where the commissioner has considered compliance with such city ordinances, the commissioner shall publish in an official city newspaper his or her determination as to the lowest responsible bidder. Any bidder who objects to the determination based on the consideration of such city ordinances, may appeal the recommendation by filing a written appeal with the commissioner within 5 working days of the date of publication. The appeal shall state the specific objection to the determination, including supporting documentation, and specify an alternative determination. Any appeals that do not conform to this section shall not be considered. The commissioner shall schedule a hearing before the public works contract appeals committee which shall be comprised of the chair of the economic development committee or his or her designee, a member of the economic development committee selected by the chair and the director of administration or his or her designee to be held within 5 days of receipt of the appeal. ...
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