The Manager shall establish a procedure for the purchase of any item
or items required for the immediate protection of the public health, safety,
morals or welfare which will permit such emergency purchases to be made for
specific purposes in a manner other than that prescribed by this article.
[Amended 10-13-1992 by Ord. No. 2375]
Where purchases in excess of $1,000 are made without competitive bidding,
the Purchasing Agent shall obtain, wherever possible, at least three informal
price quotations for the item or items to be purchased and shall record and
maintain such quotations in his office as a public record. Wherever circumstances
permit, the purchase shall be made from the lowest of such quotations received
from a responsible bidder.
The Manager shall establish or approve uniform standards for requisitions
and purchases. The Purchasing Agent shall control the delivery of all supplies,
materials and equipment and other items purchased and shall make or cause
to be made proper test checks and inspections thereof. The Purchasing Agent
shall ascertain whether the supplies, materials, equipment and other items
purchased comply with the specifications and shall cause laboratory or other
tests to be made whenever, in the opinion of the department head, it is necessary
to determine whether the materials, supplies or equipment furnished are of
the quality and standard required.