(A) Purchases from $0 to $5,000. May be purchased without purchasing agency review or approval on the open market without inviting or receiving quotes or issuing a purchase order.
(B) Purchases for $5,001 to $75,000.
(1) A purchasing agent may purchase supplies by inviting sealed quotes from at least three persons known to deal in the lines or classes of supplies to be purchased.
(2) The purchasing agent shall mail an invitation to quote at least seven days before the time fixed for receiving quotes.
(3) If the purchasing agent receives a satisfactory quote, the purchasing agent shall, after obtaining approval of the purchasing agency, award a contract to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder for each line or class of supplies quoted.
(4) A purchasing agent may reject all quotes.
(C) Purchases over $75,000.
(1) The purchasing agent is required to follow the procedure for competitive bidding for all purchases of supplies over $75,000, and for all other purchases unless another method is required or authorized.
(2) A contract shall be awarded by written notice to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. The purchasing agent may reject all bids.
(Ord. 9-1998, passed 8-12-1998)