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3.5.2. A cooperative purchasing program through the State of California(see <br /> California Multiple Award Scheduled (CMAS)through the State's <br /> Departmentof General Services). <br /> 3.5.3. A cooperative purchasing program available to member agencies such as <br /> the League of California Cities U.S. Communities Government Purchasing <br /> Alliance. <br /> 3.6. Direct Payment Claim Form: Used to request payment for goods and services for <br /> reimbursement or advances for authorized purchases included in the City budget, <br /> subscriptions or membership dues, refunds to consumers, or purchases when payment <br /> must accompany an order. There is no limit on the dollar amount of a Direct Payment <br /> Claim Form; however, if the purchase is more than $10,000, it must be approved by the <br /> City Manager. <br /> 3.7. Formal Bidding: A process through which the City solicits interest for public works <br /> projects over$200,000 in value. In the formal bidding process, the City's bidding <br /> notice must be issued in a newspaper of general circulation at least fifteen (15) <br /> calendar days prior to the date of opening the bids. The notice must also be sent to all <br /> appropriate construction trade journals. Bids must be submitted to the City Clerk's <br /> Office by a predetermined time and date as outlined in the bidding notice. This process <br /> is governed by the California Public Contracts Code §22037. <br /> 3.8. Informal Bidding: A process through which the City solicits interest for public works <br /> projects over$60,000 and up to $200,000 in value. In the informal bidding process,the <br /> City's bidding notice must either(a) be sent to a maintained list of qualified <br /> contractors, identified according to categories of work; or(b) be sent to all appropriate <br /> construction trade journals. The notice must be sent at least ten (10) calendar days prior <br /> to the date of opening the bids. Bids must be submitted to the City Clerk's Office by a <br /> predetermined date and time as outlined in the bidding notice. This process is governed <br /> by the California Public Contracts Code §22034. <br /> 3.9. Informal Proposal: A written(physically or electronically) statement detailing <br /> a potential service provider's plan for the provision of a given service. <br /> 3.10. Land Purchases: The purchase of any land or already-existing buildings. These <br /> purchases are exempt from the procedures listed in this Manual. Refer to the City fixed <br /> asset guidelines for additional information. <br /> 3.11. Managed Qualified Bid List(MOBL). A listing of qualified professional consultants <br /> in a specific area of expertise maintained by the City to identify and select service <br /> providers pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 2.48. Each firm on the MQBL will <br /> submit a Statement of Qualifications including, but not limited to,the firm name and <br /> principal statistics, qualifications of key personnel, areas of special expertise, a list of <br /> references and similar projects, and a written statement that the City's Professional <br /> Services Agreement has been read and that the firm can meet the requisite insurance <br /> agreements. The Department Head utilizing the MQBL shall encourage firms, <br /> including local firms with a City business license, to submit a Statement of <br /> Purchasing Procedures and Manual 5 <br />