§ 2-343. Purchases or contracts $2,000.00 to $10,000.00.  


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  • Purchases of services, supplies, materials or equipment, the cost of which is equal to or greater than two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) but not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) may be made in the open market but such purchases shall, where practicable, be based on at least three (3) competitive bids and shall be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder. The purchasing agent may solicit bids verbally, in writing, or through other means. A record shall be kept of all open market orders and the bids submitted thereon, which records shall be available for public inspection. Any or all bids may be rejected. Purchases made pursuant to this section may be made without prior approval of the council.

(Ord. No. 786, § 2, 7-17-17)