All procurements initially estimated not to exceed $100,000 for a single purchase or for the lesser of each term or year of a contract shall be considered a small procurement and are not subject to the requirements of §§ 8-2-104 and 8-2-105. The Purchasing Agent, wherever practical when the amount exceeds $5,000, shall attempt to secure at least three quotations on all small procurements. Oral quotations may be solicited and shall be confirmed in writing by the bidders or offerors in paper or electronic format. The Purchasing Agent shall include, in writing, consideration and comparison of prices from sellers on the Internet.
(1985 Code, Art. 10, § 2-106) (Bill No. 59-85; Bill No. 23-04; Bill No. 14-05; Bill No. 58-08; Bill No. 8-17; Bill No. 80-18; Bill No. 19-19; Bill No. 1-21)