(A) For the purposes of acquiring, planning, developing, protecting, maintaining, or improving lands and facilities thereon under R.C. § 1545.11, or under § 31.02 of this code, and for other types of assistance which it finds necessary in carrying out its duties under R.C. Chapter 1545, the Board may hire and contract for professional, technical, consulting, and other special services, and may purchase goods.
(B) In procuring any goods, the Board shall contract as a contracting authority under R.C. §§ 307.86 through 307.91, to the same extent and with the same limitations as a Board of County Commissioners.
(C) In procuring any services, as required in R.C. § 1545.09, the Board shall establish procedures within its by-laws. The Board hereby requires the Chief Executive Officer to solicit requests for proposals from multiple vendors for contracts that exceed the dollar threshold required for competitive bidding as outlined in R.C. 307.86. The results from this process shall be presented to the Board for approval.