St. Petersburg |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 2. ADMINISTRATION |
Article V. PURCHASING, CONTRACTS, ETC. |
Division 3. PROCUREMENT CODE |
§ 2-239. Exemptions.
The provisions of this division shall not apply to the purchase of the following, provided, however, that the procurement of such exempt supplies, services or construction set forth below remains subject to the approval authority authorized by this division and all other applicable laws:
(a)
Groceries, foodstuffs and alcoholic beverages;
(b)
Merchandise for resale in City-operated concessions and retail shops;
(c)
Leasing of concessions within City buildings;
(d)
Professional services;
(e)
Lectures by individuals;
(f)
Legal services, including attorney, paralegal, expert witness, appraisal, and mediator services;
(g)
Any animals, including fish, birds, horses and police canines;
(h)
Artistic services or works of art;
(i)
Goods and services used to acquire, demolish, construct, rehab, market or maintain properties identified in the neighborhood housing strategy;
(j)
Sponsorship agreements;
(k)
Grant writers, provided that grant writers are subject to the requirements set forth in this chapter (currently Article V, Division 6, City Code);
(l)
Property insurance, provided that the purchase of property insurance must be approved by City Council;
(m)
Financial instruments, including professional services required for the issuance of City debt, debt service, and City investments related thereto, including the selection of investment bankers for the City's underwriting pool and the selection of the City's Financial Advisor;
(n)
Dues and memberships in trade or professional organizations, registration fees for trade or career fairs, fees and costs for job-related seminars and training;
(o)
Subscriptions, periodicals, newspapers, books and library materials, electronic information, media, maps, pamphlets and similar publications in printed or electronic form, including any advertisements in such materials;
(p)
Water, sewer, telecommunications, electrical, or other utility services subject to government rate control;
(q)
Services related to programs offered through the Parks and Recreation Department (e.g., golf instructors, fee instructors, tutors, and referees);
(r)
Purchase of used equipment;
(s)
Naming rights agreements, provided any naming rights agreement must be approved by City Council;
(t)
Supplies and services with respect to the construction for adapting, renovating or rehabbing for a professional sports tenant (major or minor league) and/or the use, management or operation of facilities currently known as Tropicana Field and Al Lang Field;
(u)
Supplies and services with respect to the use, management or operation of the Mahaffey Theater;
(v)
Supplies and services with respect to the construction of tenant improvements and/or the use, management or operation of the area known as the pier district;
(w)
Specialized police equipment; and
(x)
Computer hardware and software that meets the following criteria:
1.
The total cost of the purchase does not exceed $250,000.00;
2.
The hardware or software must integrate with existing City hardware or software;
3.
The hardware or software must have been successfully pilot tested by the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and the methodology and results of the testing must be documented;
4.
The hardware or software must be a cost-effective solution for the City as determined by the CIO; and
5.
The hardware or software has been approved by the CIO.
(Ord. No. 112-H, § 1, 5-15-2014; Ord. No. 280-H, §§ 1, 2, 6-1-2017)