Sec. 2-151. Grant of authority.

   Subject to the restrictions and conditions provided in this division, when purchasing apparatus, supplies, materials or equipment for the use of the village, in addition to such authority as may be provided by law and/or otherwise delegated by the village council, the village manager shall have the authority to:

      (1)   Prepare or cause or be prepared plans and/or specifications setting forth a complete description of the items to be purchased and the characteristics, features, and/or requirements therefor;

      (2)   Include, where appropriate, in specifications for the items to be purchased an opportunity for bidders to purchase as trade-in specified personal property owned by the village;

      (3)   Advertise, or otherwise secure bids for such items, if required under applicable law;

      (4)   Award contracts for the purchase of the items and, where applicable, award contracts for the purchase of the items and the sale of trade-in property;

      (5)   Reject bids;

      (6)   Readvertise to receive bids;

      (7)   Waive bid bond or deposit requirements;

      (8)   Waive performance and payment bond requirements; and

      (9)   Execute and deliver the purchase contracts.

(Ord. No. 54, § 1, 2-20-1998)