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2.1430(6)(b) Amendments. Contract amendments shall not be considered to be separate contracts if made in accordance with rules adopted by the purchasing agent. State law- No Findings Required. 2.1430(6)(c) Animals. Contracts for the purchase of animals. Alternate Award Process. Solicitation agent's discretion. Cost Savings and Other Benefits. Each animal is unique. An officer's life may depend on the inherent personality traits as weft as training of the animal. Price is not the most important factor. Affect on Competition. The extremely personal nature of the relationship between the animals and staff assure that animals will be carefully evaluated for the city's needs. No Favoritism. Not applicable due to the lack of competitors and specialized contracting needs. Other Factors. This exemption was in the city's prior contracting code. Statutory Requirements. Based on the foregoing: 1. It is unlikely that the exemption will encourage favoritism in the awarding of public improvements contracts or substantially diminish competition for public improvement contract; and 2. The awarding of public improvement contracts under the exemption will result in substantial cost savings to the city. 2.1430(6)(d) Contracts up to $5,000. Contracts of any type for which the contract price does not exceed $5,000 may be awarded and amended as provided in rules adopted by the purchasing agent. State Law- No Findings Required. 2.1430(6) (e) Copyri,qhted and library materials. Contracts for the acquisition of materials entitled to copyright, including, but not limited to, works of art and design, literature, music and library lending materials. Alternate Award Process. Solicitation agent's discretion. Cost Savings and Other Benefits. Necessary to allow city to acquire special needs products that are unique.