The competitive process is the preferred method of conducting County purchases. The Purchasing Agent has the authority to approve all non-competitive purchases of goods, supplies, and equipment up to an amount equivalent to that authorized by Section 14.0102(d) upon receipt of a written justification from the appropriate department head. The non-competitive purchase of goods, supplies and equipment in excess of that amount must be approved by the Board of Supervisors. Non-competitive procurement of services from outside service providers may be approved by the Purchasing Agent where the annual aggregate cost per scope of services (as defined in Section 14.0102) per contractor per agency, department, or Board-governed special district (as defined in Section 14.0102) does not exceed the amount authorized by Government Code section 25502.5, as amended (set at $200,000 effective January 1, 2019) upon receipt of a written justification from the appropriate department head. Any non-competitive procurement of services, where the annual aggregate cost per scope of services per contractor per agency, department or Board-governed special district exceeds the amount authorized by Government Code section 25502.5, as amended, must be submitted to the Board of Supervisors for approval.
(Ord. 934, passed - -1960; Am. Ord. 3856, passed - -2002; Am. Ord. 3982, passed - -2006; Am. Ord. 4123, passed - -2010; Am. Ord. 4355, passed - -2019)