(a) Unless otherwise authorized by law, all Town contracts shall be awarded by competitive sealed bidding, pursuant to Section 4-6-220 below, except as provided in Sections 4-6-230, 4-6-240, 4-6-250, 4-6-260 and 4-6-270 below.

(b) Preference shall be given in the procurement of supplies and services produced, manufactured, sold, distributed or grown in the Town, if such preference is not for supplies or services of inferior quality to those offered by competitors outside of the Town; and in the procurement of services and construction contracts to bidders with offices or a place of business located within the Town if all other evaluation criteria set forth herein or in the invitation for bids or requests for proposals are equal to bidders with offices located outside the Town. Secondary preference may be given by the Town in procurement of supplies and services produced, manufactured, sold, distributed or grown in the R-1 School District if such preference is not for supplies or services of inferior quality to those offered by competitors outside of the District; and in the procurement of services and construction contracts to bidders located in the R-1 School District if all other evaluation criteria set forth herein, or in the invitation for bids or requests for proposals, are equal to bidders located outside of the District. For any procurement, the preference given pursuant to this Subsection may be in an amount not to exceed five percent (5%) of the total price.

(c) Preference shall be given in the procurement of recycled materials and other supplies that preserve, to the maximum extent possible, the environment and minimize energy consumption for their production or use. For any procurement, the preference given pursuant to this Subsection may be in an amount not to exceed three percent (3%) of the total price.

(d) Preference shall be given in the procurement of supplies and services related to the installation, inspection, monitoring, and testing of fire suppression systems and alarms within Town facilities. This shall include carbon monoxide detectors, sprinklers, standpipes, fixed water spray, water mist, and foam systems, to bidders located within the R-1 School District. For any procurement, the preference given pursuant to this Subsection may be in an amount not to exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the total price. (Prior code 17.03.010; Ord. 1288, 2008; Ord. 1366, 2012; Ord. 1453 §1, 2017)