(A) If opportunities arise to purchase used equipment, such equipment may be purchased without competitive bidding, provided all the following conditions are met:
(1) The equipment being sold is warrantied or, in the case of an "as is, where-is" purchase, there is an inspection by a qualified party who certifies that the condition of the item is acceptable and adequate for efficient city use;
(2) The dealer/seller of the equipment is a bona-fide and reputable dealer as verified through reference checks or the equipment is being purchased from another governmental entity;
(B) If the purchase price is greater than $15,000, City Council approval in advance of the purchase is required.
(C) Justification for the sole source purchase of used equipment must be documented and maintained as part of the procurement file. It is not allowable to purchase used equipment when procedures for the acquisition of new equipment have been circumvented to avoid the competitive bidding process.
(Ord. 656, passed 9-17-19; Am. Ord. 657, passed 11-5-19)