(A) The General Services Director may purchase materials, supplies, and equipment in cooperation with other governmental units within the state through joint (cooperative) bids.
(B) The General Services Director may purchase materials, supplies, and equipment utilizing contract prices established by the Division of Purchasing of the Department of General Services of the state. If, however, the amount of the purchase exceeds the amount established by § 32.39 requiring written, sealed bids, approval of the City Commission will be required prior to making any such purchase.
(C) Utilization of joint bids, cooperative bids, state contract prices, and prices obtained by other governmental agencies through competitive bidding shall be deemed to satisfy the formal bidding requirements established by § 32.39, and no formal waiver of bids shall be required.
(Special Acts, Ch. 57-1754, § 40) ('58 Code, § 2.24.5) (Am. Ord. 84-61, passed 6-5-84; Am. Ord. 85-62, passed 7-2-85)