(A) There shall be an employee of the town designated by the Mayor as the purchasing agent.
(B) The purchasing agent shall be responsible for:
(1) The purchase of supplies, materials, equipment, and contractual services required by any office, department, or agency of the town government;
(2) Providing for the storage and distribution of supplies, materials, and equipment purchased by the town and maintaining a perpetual inventory of appropriate items;
(3) Establishing specifications, where deemed necessary and practical, for such supplies, materials, equipment, and services. Such specifications shall be as definite and clear as possible and shall encourage competition wherever practical;
(4) Developing and maintaining an up-to-date list of qualified suppliers, vendors, and service providers, including those who have requested that their names be placed on a bidders list. The purchasing agent shall have the authority to remove the names of vendors who have defaulted on their quotations, attempted to defraud or mislead the town, or who have failed to meet established requirements, including, but not limited to, established quotations or delivery dates; and
(5) Obtaining the most competitive prices on all purchases, contracts, and services.
(Ord. 2012-16, passed 11-15-2012; Am. Ord. 2017-06, passed 5-18-2017)