Alamogordo |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 2. ADMINISTRATION |
Article 2-13. CITY PURCHASING AND CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ADMINISTRATION |
§ 2-13-261. Ratification or termination after execution of contract.
If after the execution of a valid, written contract by all parties and necessary approval authorities, the chief procurement officer makes a determination that a solicitation or award of the contract was in violation of law and if the business awarded the contract did not act fraudulently or in bad faith:
(1)
The contract may be ratified, affirmed and revised to comply with law, provided that a determination is made that doing so is in the best interests of the city; or
(2)
The contract may be terminated, and the contractor shall be compensated for the actual expenses reasonably incurred under the contract plus a reasonable profit prior to termination.
(Ord. No. 1491 , § 3, 4-14-15)
State law reference
Ratification or termination after execution of contract, § 13-1-182 NMSA 1978.