§ 2-187. [Preference among bidders—Definitions.]

The following words and phrases shall for the purpose of section 2-188 have the following meanings:

City means the City of Fort Smith.

Commodities means all property, including without limitation, equipment, printing, stationery, supplies (to the extent not purchased pursuant to section 2-182(d)), and capital improvements, but excluding leases on real property, real property, or a permanent interest in real property, and exempt commodities and services.

Firm resident in the city means any individual, partnership, association, or corporation, whether domestic or foreign, that:

(1)

Maintains at least one (1) staffed place of business located within the corporate limits of the city;

(2)

For not less than two (2) successive years immediately before submitting a bid, has paid taxes to the county that benefit the city on either real or personal property used or intended to be used in connection with the firm's business; and

(3)

Has a valid business registration/license with the city.

Lowest qualified bid means the lowest bid that conforms to the specifications and request for bids.

Nonresident firm means a firm that is not included in the definition of a "firm resident in the city."

Services means labor, time, or effort furnished by a contractor.

(Ord. No. 50-15, § 1, 7-21-15)