The purchase order procedure shall be established and governed as follows:
a. Any department head or superintendent may make any purchase for necessary goods or services in an amount up to, but not to exceed $5,000.00 without requiring additional authorization or endorsements from superiors.
b. A department head purchaser shall sign for or endorse any purchase made under these provisions.
c. Any purchase order for goods or services which exceed $5,000.00 shall have the written authorization and endorsement of the Town Manager.
d. Any purchase order in an amount in excess of $5,000.00 shall have the written authorization and endorsement of a minimum of three (3) Town Councilmembers.
e. In regard to purchases for the utility board, any purchase in excess of $5,000.00 shall have the written authorization and endorsement of a minimum of three (3) members of the utility board.
f. Prior to submission to the council or utility board for approval, any purchase order in excess of $5,000.00 shall be accompanied by a minimum of three (3) quotes for said item or service from separate merchants or contractors in the business of providing the necessary item or service. Bids purchase orders will be awarded to the lowest, most responsive and responsible bidder.
g. All purchases must be made on an authorized purchase order form. (Ord. No. 843B, § 2, 1-1-97; Ord. No. 843C, § 2, 1-12-00; Ord. No. 2000, § 1, 12-12-23)