This article applies to competitive procurement which may result in the award of a
contract by the Council, including competitive bidding, request for proposals, request
for expression of interest, and request for qualifications. It applies whether the
procurement process is classified as legislative or otherwise. The requirements of
this article apply upon the initiation of competitive procurement until the procurement
process is completed, whether or not a contract is awarded. Any communication (even
if unintended or inadvertent) covered by this article must be disclosed, as provided
by this article or any other applicable local, state, or federal law or regulation.
