Review of Proposed Contracts. In the event the City issues a Request for Proposals (RFP), Request for Qualifications (RFQ) or otherwise initiates the solicitation or negotiation of bids for a professional services contract that may reasonably be expected to exceed one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) over a period of one year or less, the City shall simultaneously provide the Union with a copy of such RFP, RFQ or solicitation. If the Union notifies the City within ten (10) working days of receipt of such materials, the City and Union shall meet and discuss the ability of represented employees, including those on a Reinstatement List, to perform such work.
Review of Proposed Contracts. If the City issues a Request for Proposals (RFP), Request for Qualifications (RFQ) or otherwise initiates the solicitation or negotiation of bids for a professional services contract that may reasonably be expected to exceed $100,000 over a period of one year or less, the City shall simultaneously provide the CMEA with a copy of such RFP, RFQ or solicitation. If the CMEA notifies the City within five (5) working days of receipt of such materials, the City and CMEA shall meet and discuss on the ability of represented employees, including those on a Reinstatement List, to perform such work. The parties shall conclude the meet and discuss process within fifteen (15) working days of the date the city provided such notice.
