The use of bulk purchasing programs such as the state's extended purchasing program and joining together with area municipalities to secure bids or quotations for goods or services is encouraged. The use of any such source, which conducted a bona fide price competition, will be exempt from the requirements of this subchapter with respect to soliciting bids or quotes. Bids as mentioned in § 34.44 will be presented for Commission approval.
(Ord. 199, passed 7-14-2014)