Preference will be given to making District purchases to all commodities manufactured, mined, produced, or grown within the state and to all firms, corporations, or individuals doing business as Missouri firms, corporations, or individuals when quality and price are approximately the same.

In addition and recognizing that the District is supported by tax moneys paid by individuals and businesses of the local community, it shall be the policy of the District to purchase locally and use local services when quality and price are competitive with other firms. In the case of products or services costing less than $10,000 per bid item, local individuals or businesses will be awarded the bid when their quotation is within five (5) percent of the lowest bid and the product or service is determined to be of equal quality and specification.