Purchases of supplies and equipment of an estimated value in the amount of thirty thousand dollars ($30,000.00) or less may be made by the Purchasing Agent in the open market pursuant to the procedure prescribed in Sections 3.10.240 through 3.10.260 and without observing the procedure prescribed in Sections 3.10.090 through 3.10.215, where the procedure prescribed in Chapter 3.15 has been followed; and provided, however, all bidding may be dispensed with for purchases of supplies and equipment having a total estimated value of less than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00).
[Ord. No. 461, Section 3, 5/9/07.]