(A) The purchasing agency may purchase supplies by inviting quotes from at least three persons known to deal in the lines or classes of supplies to be purchased.
(B) The purchasing agency shall mail an invitation to quote at least seven days before the time fixed for receiving quotes.
(C) If the purchasing agency 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.
(D) The purchasing agency may reject all quotes.
(E) If the purchasing agency does not receive a quote from a responsible and responsive offeror, the purchasing agent may purchase the supplies under the special purchasing provisions under § 38.018.
(BC Ord. 2018-002, passed 3-5-2018)