In addition to the definitions set forth in Section 18-3, in this article, unless the context otherwise requires:

Business relationship means any transaction between the City and one or more parties which includes but is not limited to bids, proposals, written quotes, contractual agreements or call for qualifications.

Goods means equipment, goods, commodities, and operating supplies purchased by the City for the daily operation of business.

Lessees means, for the purposes of this article, firms and/or individuals who lease real property directly from the City for a period, including renewal options, in excess of six months.

Services means professional and nonprofessional services, including, but not limited to, employment services, technical services, computer services, maintenance contracts, architectural services, engineering services, legal services, financial services, medical services, consultant services, etc.

Sole source acquisition means an acquisition when there is clear and convincing evidence that there is only one source from which the City can obtain goods or services suitable for the City’s intended purpose.

Suppliers means firms, entities or individuals furnishing goods or services directly to the City. (Ord. No. G-5600, § 2, 2011; Ord. No. G-5780, 2013)