A. Since use of a brand name specification is restrictive of product competition, it may be used only when the Chief Procurement Officer makes a written determination that only the identified brand name item or items will satisfy the Borough’s needs. The Chief Procurement Officer must be prepared to substantiate the basis for the selection of the chosen material if only a single material is specified. Items on the qualified products list in FNSBC 16.16.020 are approved for brand specific specifications and do not need to separately meet the requirements of this section.

B. The Chief Procurement Officer shall seek to identify sources from which the designed brand name item or items can be obtained and shall solicit such sources to achieve whatever degree of price competition is practicable. If only one source can supply the requirement, the procurement shall be made under FNSBC 16.12.040. (Ord. 2002-29 § 27, 2002; Ord. 88-038 § 3, 1988; Ord. 82-69, 1982. 2004 Code § 16.35.040.)