As an alternative to the competitive process set forth in Section 28-4 for purchase of supplies, materials, furnishings, equipment, vehicles, rolling stock and other items when design, performance, aesthetics and similar factors preclude award of a contract solely on the basis of lowest responsive and responsible bid, the City may utilize a best-value purchasing process. “Best value” means a procurement process based on objective criteria for evaluating the bids with the resulting selection representing the best combination of price, quality, suitability and other factors as set forth in the solicitation for bids. Such process may be utilized for the purchase of supplies, materials, furnishings, equipment, vehicles, rolling stock and other items if it meets the following criteria: