Title 07 Finance
        				Chapter 07.06 Procurement of Goods, Services and Works
        						Article XI. Priority Hire Program
        							Section 07.06.820 Procurement Authority and Competitive Bidding
        
 
        
        
        	- All procurement under this chapter shall comply with competitive bidding requirements of RCW 39.04.  Competitive bidding processes shall remain open to all qualified contractors, with workforce development goals serving as performance criteria rather than bidder exclusions.
 
        
        
        
        	- The city may establish responsible bidder criteria under RCW 39.04.350 that includes workforce development commitments, provided such criteria are objective, clearly defined, and related to the contractor’s ability to perform the work efficiently and effectively.
 
        
        
         
        
        Date Passed: Monday, August 25, 2025
Effective Date: Sunday, October 12, 2025
ORD C36723 Section 1