(A) The city, through the City Administrator, is responsible for all procurements of all supplies and services for the city. All activities, including procedures, manuals and forms, which govern such procurements will be prepared by or under the supervision of the City Administrator.
(B) The City Administrator will identify and purchase all products and services subject to the approval of the City Council.
(C) The City Administrator in his or her discretion may delegate authority to department heads to purchase products and services in aggregate amounts less than $1,000 subject to the approval of the City Council. Factors to be considered in making the decision to delegate include:
(1) The expertise of the potential delegate in terms of procurement knowledge and any specialized knowledge pertinent to the authority to be delegated;
(2) The past experience of the potential delegate in exercising similar authority;
(3) The degree of economy and efficiency to be achieved in meeting the city’s requirements if authority is delegated; and
(4) The consistency of delegation under similar circumstances.
(D) The City Attorney will review all bid specifications, bids, offers and other documents and procedures for compliance with the statutes and ordinances.
(Ord. 173, passed 9-10-2001)