Subject to the restrictions and conditions hereinafter provided, when purchasing apparatus, supplies, materials, or equipment for the use of the town, in addition to such authority as may be provided by law and/or otherwise delegated by the Town Council, the Town Manager shall have the authority, up to the limits hereinafter set forth, to:
(A) Prepare, or cause to be prepared, plans and/or specifications setting forth a complete description of the item(s) to be purchased and the characteristics, features, and/or requirement therefor;
(B) Include, where appropriate, in specifications for the item(s) to be purchased, an opportunity for bidders to purchase as trade-in specified personal property owned by the town;
(C) Advertise, or otherwise secure bids, for such item(s), if required under applicable law;
(D) Award contracts for the purchase of the item(s) and, where applicable, award contracts for the purchase of the item(s) and the sale of trade-in property;
(E) Reject bids;
(F) Readvertise to receive bids;
(G) Waive bid bond or deposit requirements;
(H) Waive performance and payment bond requirements; and
(I) Execute and deliver the purchase contract(s).
(Ord. 1999-4, passed 10-5-1999)