Earlier editions: 2026-09
Ceres Municipal Code Ch. 07 Agreements for Professional Services
Ceres Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Ceres
Cite as: Ceres Municipal Code Chapter 07 · Text as of 2026-10-04
4.07.010 - Contracting for professional services in general.¶
Because of their unique nature, it is in the best interest of the public, as allowed by State law, that contracts for professional services such as attorneys, architects, planning consultants, engineers, auditors, financial advisors, election service providers, public relations consultants, real estate agents and brokers, insurance and bond agents and brokers, or other professional or consultant services of a similar nature, be selected on the basis of demonstrated competence and on the professional qualifications necessary for the satisfactory performance of the services required, negotiated between the parties at fair and reasonable prices. Contracts for such services are not required to be let to the lowest responsible bidder, nor shall they be subject to the formal purchasing procedures.
(Ord. No. 2019-1053, § 4, 11-12-2019)
4.07.020 - Professional services agreements exceeding $25,000.00.¶
The City Council shall authorize the execution of all agreements for professional services where the amount to be expended under each such agreement exceeds $25,000.00. Such contracts shall be formal written agreements executed by the Purchasing Officer on behalf of the City. The signature of the Purchasing Officer shall constitute his or her certification that there remain unexpended and unapplied balances of the appropriations or funds applicable sufficient to pay the estimated expense of performance of such contract.
(Ord. No. 2019-1053, § 4, 11-12-2019)
4.07.030 - Professional services agreements of $25,000.00 or less.¶
The Purchasing Officer may, without prior consent of the City Council, execute agreements for professional services where the amount to be expended under each such agreement is $25,000.00 or less.
(Ord. No. 2019-1053, § 4, 11-12-2019)
4.07.040 - Consideration for local business.¶
To the extent permitted by federal and State law, in selecting parties to provide professional services to the City, the City Council and Purchasing Officer shall take into consideration and shall favorably consider local businesses who are competent to provide the professional services for which the City proposed to contract.
(Ord. No. 2019-1053, § 4, 11-12-2019)
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