Either of the following may be applicable:
(A) Except in cases of sole source purchases and cases of purchases from established contracts pursuant to G.S. § 143-129(g), unless otherwise provided by law, the provisions of this subchapter shall apply to the purchase of apparatus, supplies, materials or equipment requiring the estimated expenditure of municipal funds in an amount not to exceed $5,000 for any 1 item or group of similar items; or
(B) Except in cases of sole source purchases, and cases of purchases from established contracts pursuant to G.S. § 143-129(g), unless otherwise provided by law, the provisions of this subchapter shall apply to the purchase of all apparatus, supplies, materials or equipment required for use by the town.
(Ord. O-98-1, passed 2-9-1998)