Purchase from local distributors.
(A) Department heads shall be responsible for the preparation of vehicle specifications and preliminary negotiations with vendors. The purchase of vehicles, as with all equipment, shall be handled by the Finance Director and City Manager. They will conduct informal bidding as provided in G.S. § 143-131 for vehicles between $30,000 and $90,000 and the City Council will approve a formal bid for vehicles over $90,000 unless a statutory exception applies.
(B) All vehicles purchased must be approved by the City Manager in writing before the Finance Director takes any action.
(Ord. passed 11-14-2016)