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(f) Evaluation. The CCPO shall submit to the PPB periodic reports on the activities, results, and findings of each innovative procurement method. No later than sixty days following the registration of a contract let pursuant to this section, the CCPO shall submit an interim report to the PPB summarizing the results of the innovative procurement method. No later than eight months following the registration of a contract let pursuant to this section, the CCPO shall submit a final report recommending whether or not it would be in the City’s best interests to codify the innovative procurement method used within these Rules. If the PPB does not codify the method within four months from the date of the CCPO’s final report on the first contract using such method, then such method shall not be used for any further solicitations until such time, if any, as the PPB does codify such method. GOVERNMENT-TO-GOVERNMENT PURCHASES. (a) Policy. In addition to other procurement methods authorized by law, government- to-government purchases may be made pursuant to this section when it is in the City’s best interest to procure from another governmental entity goods, services, construction, or construction-related services. In such cases, the accepted price, terms, and conditions shall be achieved through negotiation between the agency and the governmental entity. Except for this section, these Rules shall not apply to these procurements. (b) Preliminary Discussions. An agency may engage in preliminary discussions with a governmental entity to explore the feasibility of a government-to-government purchase. Discussions are not negotiations for the selection of a vendor. (c) Determination. Prior to entering into a government-to-government purchase, the ACCO shall make a determination citing the reasons why a government-to-government purchase is in the best interest of the City. The ACCO shall further determine that the price is fair and reasonable, taking into consideration the circumstances that otherwise make it in the City’s best interest to enter into such purchase. Such determinations shall be approved by the CCPO, which approval shall not be delegated. (d) Public Notice. (1) Notice of Intent. Notice of intent to enter into a government-to-government purchase exceeding the small purchase limits shall be published in the City Record for at least five consecutive editions and shall be posted on the City’s website in a location that is accessible by the public simultaneously with its publication. The last date of publication of such notice shall appear no fewer than ten days before negotiations are expected to begin. (2) Content. Such notice shall include: (i) agency name; (ii) PIN; Section 3-13

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