Competitive negotiations can be used as an alternative to the competitive bidding procedures for the acquisition of electronic data processing and telecommunications systems, energy-saving or energy-related equipment or services, or when it is determined in writing that the use of competitive bidding is neither practicable nor advantageous to the city of Auburn consistent with RCW 39.04.270.

“Electronic data processing” includes, but is not limited to, systems which comprise a combination of equipment or units to provide input of source data, and storage and processing of data and output in predetermined form, including a central processing unit (CPU) or main frame. (Ord. 6765 § 1 (Exh. A), 2020; Ord. 6147 § 1, 2008; Ord. 5490 § 1, 2000. Formerly 3.10.029.)