(A) It should be duly noted that joint purchasing should be encouraged whenever possible.
(B) Certain items are annually let for bids by the Procurement Division of the State of Illinois. Any unit of government in the state may avail themselves of these bid prices. Purchasing through State Purchasing may satisfy the requirements for bidding even though the purchases may be in excess of $25,000. Purchases in excess of $25,000 require City Council approval.
(Ord. 2011-5318, passed 4-5-2011; Am. Ord. 2020-5426, passed 2-4-2020)