(A) Generally. The Department Head of the using department shall inspect or supervise the inspection of all deliveries of commodities or services to determine their conformance with the specifications set forth in the order or contract.
(B) Delegation of authority. The Department Head of the using department shall have the authority to authorize staff to inspect all deliveries made to the using department under rules and regulations prescribed by the Department Head.
(C) Testing. The Chief Procurement Officer shall have the authority to require chemical and physical test of samples submitted with bids and samples of deliveries which are necessary to determine their quality and conformance with the specifications. In the performance of such tests the Chief Procurement Officer shall have the authority to make use of laboratory facilities of any agency of the city government or of any outside laboratory.
(Ord. 1409, passed 6-19-02; Am. Ord. 1684, passed 3-16-11; Am. Ord. 1924, passed 5-15-19)