(A) This section applies only if the purchasing agent expects the purchase to be:
(1) At least greater than $10,000; and
(2) Not more than $50,000.
(B) The purchasing agent may purchase supplies by inviting quotes from at least three persons known to deal in the lines or classes of supplies to be purchased.
(C) The purchasing agent shall mail an invitation to quote at least seven days before the time fixed for receiving quotes.
(D) If the purchasing agent receives a satisfactory quote, the purchasing agency shall award a contract to the lowest responsible and responsive offeror for each line or class of supplies required.
(E) The purchasing agency may reject all quotes.
(F) If the purchasing agency does not receive a quote from a responsible and responsive offeror, the purchasing agent may purchase supplies under the special purchasing provisions under § 38.018 of this subchapter and I.C. 5-22-10-10.
(BC Ord. 2018-002, passed 3-5-2018; BC Ord. 2019-0031, passed 9-16-2019; Ord. 2020-0030, passed 4-20-2020)