All purchase contracts, excluding those listed in 7-151 hereof involving an outlay of public funds shall follow the provision of:
(A) Public construction contract. All public construction contracts as defined by Section Paragraph 7 of Title 61 O.S. 102 (OSCN 2021), Public Competitive Bidding Act of 1974 as amended, shall be procured pursuant to the provisions set forth in Title 61 O.S. § 101-138. [Paragraph 6 of Tit1e 61 O.S. § 102 (OSCN 2022)]
(B) Consultant. All consultants, as defined by Paragraph 3 of Title 61 O.S. § 61 (OSCN 2021), Public Buildings and Public Works as amended, shall be procured pursuant to the provisions set forth in Title 61 O.S. § 62.
(C) All other purchase contracts not specifically excluded in § 7-151 hereof including any and all public construction contracts and/or consultants shall follow the procurement provisions set forth by the city purchasing policy adopted by a resolution of the City Council pursuant to Section 4-1: Purchases and Sales of Article IV: Personal Property Purchase And Bid Procedure of the City Charter.
(1) The City Manager shall be authorized to contract for and purchase, or issue purchase orders for, all supplies, materials, and equipment of the city, except every such contract or purchase exceeding the amount of $25,000 shall require the prior approval of the City Council.
(2) The City Council shall not except a particular contract, purchase, or sale from the requirement of competitive bidding except as provided for herein.
(Ord. 3053, passed 9-21-99; Am. Ord. 3374, passed 9-20-22)