(A) Purchases of supplies, materials, services, or equipment, the cost of which is less than $10,000 or such other amount which may be established by the Council by resolution, may be made in the open market by the purchasing agent, but such purchase shall be based on competitive prices and shall be awarded to the lowest competent bidder, except as otherwise provided in this section.
(B) The agent shall solicit prices in accordance with the city's Purchasing Manual.
(C) If the purchase is not made from the lowest bidder, a statement of the reasons for placing the order with a higher bidder shall be prepared by the agent, provided that when the amount of the transaction shall be $2,500 or more or such other amount which may be established by the Council by resolution, the agent shall report such purchase to the Council with a copy of the required statement.
(1993 Code, § 2-179) (Am. Ord. passed 12-27- 2004; Am. Ord. 2022-07, passed 11-10-2022)