§ 102-432. Scope and applicability.

Except as provided herein below, the provisions of this Code section shall apply to Fulton County contracting and procurement, including construction and the acquisition of all commodities, equipment, goods, and services (including professional and nonprofessional services), however titled, and irrespective of the modality or manner procured, and irrespective as to whether purchased or leased. The following categories are initially established by the board to identify the nature and type of Fulton County contracting and procurement encompassed under this Code section. From time to time, and upon recommendation of the county manager, the board may amend (by addition or deletion) these categories:

(1)

Category A—Construction (including prime contractors and subcontractors): including, for example, and without limitation, any and all contracting relating to buildings, facilities and other erected structures on real estate of Fulton County such as new construction, rehabilitation, remodeling and repairs;

(2)

Category B—Wholesale: including, for example, and without limitation, the purchase of all goods, equipment, food stuffs, office and other supplies, art, furniture and other tangible personal property not associated with and subsumed under the provision of a service identified in categories A or C;

(3)

Category C—Service Industry: including, for example, and without limitation, the procurement of advertising, printing, nonconstruction repairs, janitorial services, computer and information systems, security, shipping and mailing, microfiche and microfilm, courier, storage, travel, consulting, and any other nonprofessional services and professional services that may require a bidder to possess a license or other certificate of competency such as auditing, architectural, legal services and engineering services.

(Res. No. 13-0052, 1-23-13)