The purchasing officer shall have the authority to:
(a) Purchase or contract for needed city supplies, services, and equipment;
(b) Investigate, keep knowledgeable about, negotiate, and recommend on the execution of contracts or the purchasing of supplies, services, and equipment pursuant to the procedures of this chapter, and such administrative rules and regulations as promulgated by the city;
(c) Prescribe and maintain such forms as necessary for the proper operation of this purchasing system;
(d) Assist with the supervision and inspection of all supplies, general services, and equipment purchased under this chapter to assure conformance with city specifications;
(e) Supervise the transfer of surplus and unused supplies and equipment for sale or disposal of such;
(f) Maintain up-to-date bidder’s list, vendors’ catalogs, files, and such other records as needed to perform these duties;
(g) Ensure that purchasing specifications are written to encourage full competition;
(h) Perform such other tasks as may be necessary for the proper conduct of purchasing of supplies, services, and equipment.
(Ord. 18-953 § 2 (part), 2018)