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Affect on Competition. None. There is no competitive market for a unique product. Library products are generally acquired from a sole-source copyright holder or as used property or by donation. 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) (f) Equipment repair. Contracts for equipment repair or overhauling, provided the service or parts required are unknown and the cost cannot be determined without extensive preliminary dismantling or testing. Alternate Award Process. Solicitation agent's discretion. Cost Savings and Other Benefits. 1. Pre-contract pricing is impossible. 2. Solicitation agent has discretion to decide whether costs of solicitation are justified in relationship to size of contract and availability of skilled technicians to repair the specific equipment. 3. Delay required for solicitation would impair city's ability to respond to equipment breakdown and be injurious to the public interest. 4. Experience with contractor is crucial because reliability over the course of several projects is important. Affect on Competition. Allows contractor to be selected based on ability to provide accurate, reliable and fast service. Affect on Favoritism. Favoritism will not be greater than if statutory request for proposals process is used. Other Factors. This exemption was in the city's prior contracting code. Statutory Requirements. Based on the foregoing: