A. For the purpose of this Subchapter, the term Purchasing Officer, shall include the term "Purchasing Agent" as used in other parts of this Code.
B. The Purchasing Officer shall have the following duties and authority:
1. Negotiate, purchase and contract for equipment, goods, supplies and services used by the City, in accordance with City laws and regulations and applicable state and federal law.
2. Develop and maintain a standardized system for the purchasing of and contracting for equipment, goods, supplies and services.
3. Encourage open competitive bidding.
4. Advise the City Council on all matters pertaining to purchasing and contracting.
5. Determine that requests for bids, including bid specifications, and requests for proposals are adhered to in all respects.
6. Establish procedures and requirements for bidder's security and performance bonds.
7. Maintain a vendor file, consisting of a list of prospective vendors who have made written requests that their names be added to such vendor file.
8. Promulgate rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Subchapter.
(Ord. 2018-008 § 1 (part))