The Purchasing Agent shall:
(a) Let personal service contracts identified by Government Code section 31000; provided, however, that the amount of any such contract shall not exceed the amount prescribed by Government Code section 25502.5 as it may be amended.
(b) Purchase for the County and its offices all materials, supplies, furnishings, equipment, livestock, and other personal property of whatever kind and nature, and, except in cases of emergency, as provided in Section 2-5.1004 of this article, no purchase of personal property by any persons other than the Purchasing Agent shall be binding upon the County or constitute a lawful charge against any County fund;
(c) Rent for County and its offices furnishings, equipment, and livestock, except, however, road equipment which the Director of Public Works is authorized by law to rent;
(d) Negotiate and execute in the name of the County all equipment service contracts and lease purchase agreements of personal property;
(e) By direct sale or otherwise, sell, lease, or dispose of any personal property belonging to the County which the Purchasing Agent finds not to be required for public use, or when purchasing personal property, to accept advantageous trade-in allowances for such property not further required for public use. The Purchasing Agent shall pay the proceeds into the County Treasury for the use of the County. Where the property is exchanged or traded, the Purchasing Agent shall secure its value on behalf of the County;
(f) Engage independent contractors to perform services, including special services enumerated in Government Code section 31000, for the County or County officers, with or without the furnishing of materials, when the aggregate cost does not exceed the amount prescribed by Government Code section 25502.5 as it may be amended.
(g) Employ state-licensed independent contractors and purchase materials, furnishings, and supplies used in the construction or repair of public works as provided for, but not exceeding the amount authorized, in Public Contract Code section 20122 as it may be amended without the formality of obtaining bids, letting contracts, preparing specifications, and the other things required;
(h) Lease real property as provided in Sections 2-7.101 et seq. of this Code;
(i) When specifically authorized by law, purchase for the Superintendent of Schools or other public officers or agencies personal property;
(j) When specifically authorized by law, sell or dispose of personal property of any special district and pay the proceeds thereof into the treasury of the district or, if an exchange or trade is made, return the proceeds to the special district as provided for in Government Code section 25505 as it may be amended; and
(k) Perform such other services as the Board from time to time by resolution may require. (§ 2, Ord. 1551, eff. September 29, 2022)