(A) Generally. In accordance with the schedule or any regulations or policies established by the Director of Purchasing, the using agency shall prepare specifications (including, but not limited to, standard terms and conditions), which shall be attached or included in the bid or proposal documents set forth herein.
(1) Assistance to the using agencies. The Director of Purchasing may retain or authorize the retention of expert advisors to assist the using agencies.
(2) Maximum practicable competition. All specifications shall seek to promote overall economy for the purposes intended and encourage competition in satisfying the city's needs, and shall not be unduly restrictive.
(3) Specifications prepared by other than city personnel. The requirements of this chapter regarding standards established for the specifications shall apply to all specifications prepared by city and non-city personnel, including, but not limited to, those prepared by architects, engineers and designers.
(B) The role of the Director of Purchasing. The Director of Purchasing shall monitor use of specifications for commodities, services and construction required by the Department of Purchases. Moreover, the Director of Purchasing, is authorized to issue regulations or policies as a means of setting standards for the preparation, maintenance and content of specifications for commodities, services and construction items required by the city.
(Ord. passed 6-20-2005)