Except as otherwise required by general law, charter, or this Chapter, the Purchasing Agent shall have the power, without public notice, preparation of specifications, or the securing of competitive bids or price quotations, to make any purchase of supplies, materials, equipment, or other personal property, or to contract or engage independent contractors to perform sundry services for the County.
In the performance of the functions hereunder, the Purchasing Agent shall comply with all applicable statutes, ordinances, and policies. In making purchases, the Purchasing Agent shall use such methods and procedures as, in the Agent’s judgment, will secure the lowest price consistent with the quality desirable for the use intended and the needs of the County.
(Ord. 934, passed - -1960)