The procurement process used to purchase supplies, material, equipment, and contracted services is dependent upon the total dollar amount of the goods or services to be purchased and the type of purchase.
A. Purchases up to $10,000. Purchases up to $10,000 may be purchased using a purchasing card or through a check request with no requirement for formal bids or quotes.
B. Purchases between $10,001 and $40,000. Purchases between $10,001 and $40,000 are processed informally, through vendor quotations and may be processed directly by the department making the purchase. The informal bidding process is more particularly described in the Purchasing Policy.
C. Purchases above $40,000. Purchases in this category are subject to formal competitive bidding or competitive selection depending on the type of purchase. The formal competitive bidding process is more particularly described in the Purchasing Policy.
1. Reporting. All contracts in this category signed by the City Manager, Agency Directors, Directors and/or their designees shall be reported (in list form) to the Mayor and City Council at each Regular City Council meeting during the City Manager Update.
(Ord. MC-1605, 2-1-23)