A. If two or more quotations are received for the same total amount or unit price, quality and service being equal, and if, at the discretion of the purchasing authority, the public interest will not permit the delay of inviting new quotations, then the purchasing authority may accept the lower quotation obtained through negotiation with the persons submitting the tie quotations;

B. Sellers, vendors, suppliers and contractors who maintain places of business located within the limit of the city shall be given preference if quality, price, service and all other relevant factors are equal; or

C. If no quotations are received, the purchasing authority may make the required purchase without further notice. (Ord. 954 § 2 (part), 1983: prior code § 2951.6)