In addition to the purchasing authority conferred in Section 230.02 and in addition to any other powers conferred by this chapter, the Purchasing Agent shall:
(a) Act to procure for the City the highest quality in supplies and contractual services at the least expense to the City;
(b) Endeavor to obtain as full and open competition as possible on all purchases and sales;
(c) Be responsible for the sale of City-owned personal property;
(d) Establish and amend, when necessary, all rules and regulations authorized by this chapter and any other rules and regulations necessary to its administration and enforcement;
(e) Prescribe and maintain such forms as he or she finds reasonably necessary to the administration and enforcement of this chapter;
(f) Exploit the possibilities of buying in sufficient substantial quantities to take full advantage of available discounts;
(g) Act to procure for the City all tax exemptions to which it is entitled;
(h) Have the authority to declare vendors, who default on their quotations, irresponsible bidders and to disqualify them from receiving any business from the City for a stated period of time; and
(i) Prepare standard and written specifications for supplies used by the various branches of the City government.
(Ord. 166. Passed 1-28-57.)