A purchasing Agent may purchase supplies under this section by inviting quotes from at least two quote persons known to deal in the lines or classes of supplies to be purchased. The Purchasing Agent shall mail an invitation for quotes to persons described above at least seven days before the time fixed for receiving the quotes. If the Purchasing Agent receives a satisfactory quote, the Purchasing Agent shall award a contract to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder for each line of class of supplies required. Nothing in this section precludes the Purchasing Agent from rejecting all quotes. If the Purchasing Agent does not receive a quote from a responsible and responsive bidder, the Purchasing Agent may purchase the similar supplies under IC 5-22-10-10, as amended from time to time.
(Ord. 729, passed 9-22-98)