(A) For purchases of $35,000 or more and less than $150,000, a purchasing agent must invite quotes from at least three persons or entities known to deal in the lines or classes of supplies to be purchased.
(B) The purchasing agent shall mail an invitation to quote to the persons or entities described in division (A) at least seven days before the time fixed for receiving quotes.
(C) If the purchasing agent receives a satisfactory quote, the purchasing agent may award a contract to the lowest responsible and responsive offer or for each line or class of supplies required, but only after approval of the contract by the BOW.
(D) The purchasing agent may reject all quotes.
(Ord. 2023-08, passed 10-16-23)