(a) Requisition and Estimates. All using agencies, either by or with the authorization of the head of the department under which they operate, shall file with the purchasing agent detailed requisitions or estimates of their requirements in supplies and contractual services in such manner, at such times, and for such future periods as the agent prescribes.
(b) Specifications. The purchasing agent shall prepare and secure, with the cooperation of other City officials and agencies of government, standard and written specifications for supplies used by the various branches of the City government as part of the requisition process.
(c) Unforeseen Requirements. A using agency shall not be prevented from filing, in the same manner, with the agent at any time, a requisition or estimate for any supplies and contractual services, the need for which was not foreseen when the detailed estimates were filed.
(d) Revisory Power in Agent. The agent shall examine each requisition or estimate and shall have the authority to revise it as to quantity, quality, or estimated cost, but revision as to quality shall be in accordance with the standards and specifications established pursuant to this chapter.
(Ord. 2016-01. Passed 4-11-16.)