For purchases of supplies, equipment or non-professional services with a value of $5,000 or more at least three bids must be obtained; and the applicable department shall solicit bids by written request to prospective vendors. Further, the purchase order or contract for those purchases shall be awarded to the lowest responsible vendor, consistent with the quality, quantity and delivery requirements. The lowest responsible bidder shall be determined by such factors as reputation, ability, references, quality of supplies and equipment and price. Bids shall be submitted to the Purchasing Officer, who shall keep a record of all informal orders and bids for a period of six months after placement of the order. This record, while kept, shall be open to public inspection.
(Ord. 2008-02, passed 10-1-2008)