(A) The purpose of the Purchasing Ordinance codified in this chapter is to establish efficient procedures for the purchase of supplies, equipment and services at the lowest possible cost commensurate with quality needed, to exercise positive financial control over purchases, to define purchasing authority, and to assure the quality of purchases.
(B) The adoption of the Purchasing Ordinance codified in this chapter is intended to meet the requirements of state law including but not limited to the following: (i) Cal. Gov’t Code §§ 54201 to 54205 regarding the purchase of supplies and equipment; (ii) Cal. Public Contract Code §§ 20160 to 20175.2 regarding public works construction projects; (iii) Cal. Gov’t Code § 4526 regarding professional services; (iv) Cal. Labor Code requirements for prevailing wages; and (v) other applicable state laws.
(C) The procurement requirements under the Purchasing Ordinance codified in this chapter shall be followed. However, in the event stricter procurements are required by a state or federal funding sources, those requirements shall be met to ensure funding compliance.
(Ord. 15-100, passed 2-11-2015)