The Manager shall make all purchases on behalf of the municipality. Purchases may be made simultaneously with purchases by other governmental bodies and in cooperation with their officers.
The Manager shall advertise and obtain bids in writing for purchases exceeding the minimum bidding amount provided for by the general law unless there is an emergency. The Manager shall report any emergency purchase to Council at its next meeting. After the receipt of bids Council may authorize the Manager to make the purchase from the bidder who in its judgment offers the best proposition for the municipality considering quality, service, adaptability to the requirements of the municipality and price, or may direct the rejection of all bids.