The assembly may, in its discretion, direct an award of a contract for the purchase of personal property or services after competitive bidding to a responsible bidder who maintains a business office or store within the borough from which the property or service would be provided, if that bid does not exceed the lowest responsible bid by more than 10 percent. [Ord. FY2013-11 §2, 2013; Ord. 76-6-O §1, 1976. Formerly §3.16.060].