It is the purpose of this subchapter to assure that all services, materials, equipment, labor, supplies, and personal property are purchased in a manner to assure the best possible price and quality services, materials, equipment, labor, supplies and personal property, giving due consideration to the efficient operation of the city and the costs of administration of any established procedures. This subchapter shall be construed and interpreted in a manner consistent with the various statutes of the state as they may relate to the procurement of services or personal property by the city or, if different procedures are establishes by the city, in a manner consistent with such procedures. In the event that a specific Illinois statute governs the manner of procurement, and preempts the exercise of home rule authority pursuant to the Illinois Constitution, then the specific requirements of the Illinois statute shall govern over any inconsistent provisions of this subchapter.
(Ord. 97-31, passed 10-14-97; Am. Ord. 03-08, passed 6-24-03; Am. Ord. 05-40, passed 1-24-06; Am. Ord. 06-12, passed 8-8-06)