(A) Specifications shall be prepared by the purchasing agency for all materials and supplies to be purchased. Such specifications shall describe the materials and supplies to be purchased with reasonable specificity and may describe such criteria as shall be used to evaluate materials and supplies offered for purchase. Such criteria may include provisions for inspection and testing of supplies; ascertaining the quality and workmanship of supplies; determining the delivery time for supplies; and, in the case of supplies provided by trusts, imposing the statutory requirements relevant to public purchases from trusts.
(B) Specifications shall be written to promote economy for the purposes intended.
(C) Specifications shall be written to encourage competition in satisfying the needs of the city.
(D) Each purchasing agency shall maintain an indexed file of specifications prepared by or under the authority of the purchasing agency.
(Ord. 6093, passed 6-29-98)