[Amended 9-8-1994 by Ord. No. MC-3032; 3-28-1996 by Ord. No.
MC-3192]
Upon contracts let by public competitive bidding, the Council
may, upon recommendation of the Business Administrator with respect
to all contracts other than public works contracts, and upon recommendation
of the Director of Environmental Affairs and the Director of Engineering
with respect to public works contracts, let the contract in the manner
prescribed by law. The Business Administrator may execute and sign
all contracts, including public works contracts, let and authorized
pursuant to the Charter and ordinances.
[Amended 4-13-1989 by Ord. No. MC-2447; 9-23-1999 by Ord. No.
MC-3513]
The Business Administrator shall establish an interdepartmental
Purchasing Standards Committee, consisting of the Purchasing Agent,
Comptroller and representatives of such line departments as may appear
desirable, who shall review the various needs of the departments for
goods and services. Upon such review, they shall, so far as practicable,
establish uniform standards for requisitions and purchases. Such standards,
when approved by the Mayor, shall be binding upon all departments.
The Committee may also review and make recommendations concerning
those individual requisitions submitted to it pursuant to guidelines
issued by the Mayor.