For contracts exceeding $300,000, bids awarded to a bidder other than the lowest bidder in price, findings shall be made which shall be stated as the city council’s findings and be set forth in the city council’s minutes. This section does not affect the use of other solicitation methods where price is not the only consideration. (Ord. M-4417 § 14, 2023; Ord. M-4173 § 17, 2016; Ord. M-4018 § 12, 2012; Ord. M-3129 § 2, 1994)