The underlying purpose of this chapter is:
A. To ensure that purchases and services contracted for the City are in the best interest of the public and to assure fair and equitable treatment of all persons who wish to or do conduct business with the City.
B. To provide for the greatest possible economy in procurement activities for the City.
C. To foster effective broad-based competition within the free enterprise system to ensure that the City will receive the best possible service or product at the lowest possible price.
D. To provide a systematic and uniform method of purchasing goods and services for the City. (Ord. 2018-10)