§ 2.48.620 PROCEDURES.

   A.   Department Purchase Order. The department, agency, or County office shall approve and issue a purchase order for purchases less than $3,000. Purchases shall be made in accordance with County of McHenry or other government contracts whenever possible.

   B.   County of McHenry Purchase Orders. Except as stated in § 2.48.620A., departments shall forward a requisition to the Purchasing Department requesting goods, services, construction or professional services for purchases greater than $3,000.

      1.   The Purchasing Department shall issue all purchase orders for transactions either greater than $3,000 but less than $30,000 for goods, equipment and services, in accordance with § 2.48.210 and 2.48.220 (PURCHASE STRUCTURE and SMALL PURCHASES, respectively).

      2.   For purchases greater than $30,000 for goods, equipment and service the User Department shall forward a requisition to encumber funds and direct the Purchasing Department to procure the goods or services through either a competitive bid or sealed proposal process, except as provided for in Article XV. Division of Transportation Requirements.

(Ord. 7741, passed 7-16-2019)