The duties and responsibilities of the Purchasing Officer shall be to:
(A) Purchase or contract for all supplies, equipment, and contractual personal services, excluding professional services, needed by any using city department or agency which derives its support wholly or in part from the city, in accordance with the purchasing procedures prescribed by this chapter, relevant administrative regulations, and such rules and regulations as the Purchasing Officer may adopt;
(B) Negotiate and recommend the execution of contracts for the purchase of supplies and equipment;
(C) Act to procure for the city acceptable quality in supplies and equipment at the least expense to the city;
(D) Discourage uniform bidding and induce full competition on all purchases;
(E) Adopt administrative regulations, from time to time, governing the purchase of supplies and equipment for the city;
(F) Keep informed of current developments in the field of purchasing, prices, market conditions, and new products;
(G) Prescribe, design, and issue forms needed for the operation of this chapter and other applicable rules and regulations;
(H) Regulate the transfer of surplus property between departments as needed or sell or otherwise dispose of such surplus property;
(I) Maintain a bidders' list, vendors' catalog file, or other records as the Purchasing Officer deems necessary; and
(J) Assure that every bidder complies with all applicable municipal, state and federal regulations.
('65 Code, § 2-7.03) (Ord. 448-C.S., passed 4-18-95; Am. Ord. 657, passed 11-5-19)