§ 1-5-32 CONTRACT PROCEDURES.
   All supplies and contractual services, except as otherwise provided herein, shall be purchased by the following method:
   (A)   $0 -7,000. Requires no formal bid but the purchaser will ensure that the lowest cost is sought, when possible, by receiving oral quotes from at least two (2) vendors.
   (B)   $7,000.00 - $24,999.99. Requires a minimum of three (3) written quotes be obtained with the award given to the lowest bidder. A written quote can consist of an email, fax, mail, internet, or similar means.
   (C)   $25,000 and above. Requires that the purchase be advertised formally through local press, publication in the South Carolina Business Opportunities (SCBO), related trade journals or other similar publications
(Am. Ord. 14-05, passed 5-12-2014; Am. Ord. 23-15, passed 9-11-2023)