Purchase of supplies, materials and equipment and the construction of public improvements for the Municipality shall be made pursuant to specifications and through open competitive bidding under such procedures, consistent with this Charter, as the Council shall determine by Ordinance. The acquisition of professional services and the purchase of used equipment may be, but are not required to be, obtained by competitive bidding. Competitive bidding and public opening and tabulation of bids shall be required where such purchases and construction are estimated to be equal to or greater than the amount required of the State for competitive bidding.
The Manager and Director of Finance shall open all bids at the designated place and time and shall make a recommendation to the Council, who shall then award or reject any bids.
(Amended, eff. 12-30-93)