Subject to other applicable provisions of this chapter:
(A) Open market purchases for goods, supplies, equipment and services not exceeding $15,000 may be made by the Purchasing Officer pursuant to the procedures set forth in this section without observing the procedures set forth in § 34.31.
(B) Purchase of goods, supplies, equipment, and general services for amounts greater than $3,000 but no more than $15,000 shall be based on informal written bids and shall be awarded by the Purchasing Officer to the lowest responsible bidder.
(C) Procurement of professional or specialized services for amounts over $3,000 but not more than $15,000 shall be based on at least three informal written bids and awarded by the Purchasing Officer in accordance with § 34.33.
(D) Purchases of supplies, equipment, and services having a total purchase price of $3,000 or less may be purchased on the open market free of bidding requirements.
(E) Exclusions as provided in § 34.35 may be applied to open market purchases as best benefits the city.
(Ord. 656, passed 9-17-19; Am. Ord. 657, passed 11-5-19)