This chapter shall be implemented by the purchasing officer. The purchasing officer shall have the authority to perform the following:
A. Administer and maintain the purchasing system and other rules and regulations established by this chapter;
B. Recommend to the city and city council such new or revised purchasing rules and regulations as deemed desirable and in conformance with other statutory requirements and to interpret the provisions of this chapter and applicable statutes;
C. Negotiate and recommended execution of contracts for the purchase of supplies, equipment and contractual services;
D. With respect to public improvements, the purchasing officer shall work with the engineer, attorney and other professional persons retained by the city to assist in the preparation of plans and specifications, and to discharge other related duties. The professional person may direct bid openings, conduct investigations of lowest responsible bidders, supervise construction work and perform such other tasks as are provided for by their prospective contracts;
E. Seek to obtain full and open competition on all purchases as possible;
F. Prescribe and maintain such forms as reasonably necessary to the operation of this chapter and other rules and regulations;
G. Keep informed of current developments in the field of purchasing;
H. Supervise the inspection of all supplies and equipment to assure conformance with specifications;
I. Maintain a bidder list, vendor catalog file and other records needed for the efficient operation of the purchasing system;
J. Adopt office policies governing the internal functions of the purchasing division;
K. Exercise general supervision and control over all inventories or supplies belonging to the city;
L. Establish and maintain programs for the inspection, testing and acceptance of supplies, services and construction;
M. Prepare statistical data concerning the procurement and usage of all supplies, services and construction. (Ord., 2-23-2000)