1985 Ordinances - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

A written determination of the basis for the emergency and for the selection of the particular contractors shall be included in the contract file. An emergency shall be deemed to exist when a breakdown in machinery and/or equipment and/or a threatened termination of essential services or a dangerous condition develops, or when an unforeseen circumstance arises causing curtailment or diminution of an essential service or where materials or services are needed to prevent loss of life or property or where there is a threat to public health, welfare or safety. The purchasing agent shall issue a written notice stating that the contract is being awarded on an emergency basis, and identifying that which is being procured, the contractor selected, and the date on which the contract was or will be awarded. This notice shall be posted in a designated public area on the day of the contractor award or on the day the decision to award is made, whichever occurs first, or as soon thereafter as is practicable. That there be added to Chapter 11 of the Code of the City of Portsmouth Section 11-133 to read as follows: 11-133. The goods or required payment Prompt payment. City shall promptly pay for the completed delivered services by the required payment date. The payment date shall be either: (i) the date on which is due under the terms of the contrac~ for the provision of such goods or services; or (ii) if such date is not established by contract, not more than 45 days after goods or services are received or not more than 45 days after the invoice is rendered, whichever is later. Separate payment dates may be specified for contracts under which goods or services are provided in a series of partial executions or deliveries to the extent that the contract provides for separate payment for partial execution or delivery. within 20 days after the receipt of the invcice or goods or services, the City shall notify the business concern of any defect or impropriety which would prevent payment by the payment date. Unless otherwise provided under the terms of the contract for the provision of goods or services, if the City fails to pay by the payment date there shall be assessed any finance charges assessed by the business concern provided, however, such finance charge shall not exceed one (1) percent per month. The provisions of this section shall not apply to the late payment provisions in any public utility tariffs or public utility negotiated contracts.