For purchases of less than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000), the purchasing officer shall use the following procedures.
(a) For purchases having an estimated value of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or less, informal quotes may be obtained from vendors, but are not required.
(b) For purchases having an estimated value of more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), but less than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00), firm quotes either received in writing or taken verbally but confirmed in writing, shall be obtained.
(c) At the purchasing officer’s discretion, purchases of less than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00), may be made in accordance with the provisions set forth in section 2.20.080.
(d) If two or more bids received are for the same total amount or unit price, quality and service being equal, the purchasing officer may accept either bid, or accept the lowest bid offered following negotiations with the tie bidders.
(Ord. 18-953 § 2 (part), 2018)