3.10.080 Encumbrance of Funds.

Except in cases of emergency, the Purchasing Agent shall not issue any purchase order for supplies or equipment unless there exists an unencumbered appropriation in the fund account against which said purchase is to be charged.

[Ord. No. 461, Section 3, 5/9/07.]

3.10.090 Inspection and Testing.

The Purchasing Agent shall, in his/her discretion, inspect supplies and equipment delivered to determine their conformance with the specifications set forth in the order. The Purchasing Agent shall have authority to require chemical and physical tests of samples submitted with bids and samples of deliveries which are necessary to determine their quality and conformance with specifications.

[Ord. No. 461, Section 3, 5/9/07.]

3.10.100 Bidding.

Purchases of supplies and equipment shall be by bid procedures pursuant to Sections 3.10.110 through 3.10.260. Bidding may be dispensed with only under conditions stated in Section 3.10.270.

[Ord. No. 461, Section 3, 5/9/07.]

3.10.110 Formal (Sealed) Bid Procedures.

Except as otherwise provided herein and in Chapter 3.15 of this Title, public projects, as defined in Public Contracts Code Section 20162, of an estimated value greater than twenty five thousand dollars ($25,000.00), and purchases of supplies and equipment of an estimated value greater than thirty thousand dollars ($30,000.00) shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder pursuant to the formal bid procedures as hereinafter prescribed.

[Ord. No. 461, Section 3, 5/9/07.]

3.10.120 Notice Inviting Formal Bids.

Notices inviting formal bids shall include a general description of the article or service desired, shall state where bid documents and specifications may be secured and the time and place for opening bids.

[Ord. No. 461, Section 3, 5/9/07.]