§ 2-390. Purchasing agent designated.

(a)

The city administrator or his designated persons are hereby designated as the city's purchasing agents. The purchasing agent when authorized, shall procure for the city the bids for all supplies and contractual services needed by the city, in accordance with the procedures prescribed by this article. or required by law. The city administrator may delegate certain purchasing duties to other staff members.

(b)

The purchasing agent shall:

(1)

Act to procure for the city the highest quality in supplies and contractual services at the least expense to the city.

(2)

Discourage uniform bidding and endeavor to obtain as full and open competition as possible on all purchases and sales.

(3)

Keep informed of current developments in the field of purchasing, prices, market conditions and new products, and secure for the city the benefits of research done in the field of purchasing by other governmental jurisdictions, natural technical societies, trade associations and by private businesses and organizations.

(4)

Prescribe and maintain such forms necessary for the operation of the purchasing function.

(5)

Exploit the possibilities of buying "in bulk" so as to take advantage of discounts.

(6)

Act so as to procure for the city all federal and state tax exemptions to which it is entitled.

(7)

Disqualify all vendors who have defaulted on their quotations as an irresponsible bidder.

(8)

Inspect all deliveries with regard to quantity, quality and conformance to specifications.

(9)

Pursue all appropriate claims against the supplier, shipper or carrier.

(Ord. No. 1783, § 1(1), (2), 1-19-2015)