§ 5.28.270. Open market procedure.

A.

The purchasing officer or agency head may procure supplies, services, professional services and construction having an estimated value of not more than $40,000.00 on the open market without formal advertising or other formal bid procedures.

B.

The solicitation for informal bids or proposals may be either oral or written, and shall be in a form reasonably calculated to yield the lowest responsive bid or proposal by a qualified and responsible bidder. If practicable, at least three bids or proposals shall be solicited for any procurement estimated to exceed $5,000.00, and the bids or proposals shall be submitted in writing.

C.

Awards for supplies services and construction shall be made by the purchasing officer to the lowest responsive, qualified and responsible bidder. All bids and proposals shall be tabulated and held in the office of the purchasing officer for public inspection for a period of not less than 30 days.

( Ord. No. 2013-06, § 1, 3-19-13 ; Ord. No. 87-29, § 1(part), 1987)