Subject to the restrictions and conditions hereinafter provided, when purchasing apparatus, supplies, materials or equipment for use by the town, in addition to any authority as may be provided by law and/or otherwise delegated by the Town Council, the Town Manager shall have the authority to:
(A) Prepare, or cause to be prepared, plans and/or specifications setting forth a complete description of the item(s) to be purchased and the characteristics, features and/or requirements therefor;
(B) Include, where appropriate, in specifications for the item(s) to be purchased an opportunity for bidders to purchase as trade-in specified personal property owned by the town;
(C) Advertise or otherwise secure bids for those item(s), if required under applicable law;
(D) Award contracts for the purchase of the item(s) and, where applicable, award contracts for the purchase of the item(s) and the sale of trade-in property;
(E) Reject bids;
(F) Readvertise to receive bids;
(G) Waive bid bond or deposit requirements;
(H) Waive performance and payment bond requirements; and
(I) Execute and deliver the purchase contract(s).
(Ord. O-98-1, passed 2-9-1998)