Legal Documents of Baneberry

All purchases of supplies, equipment, services and contracts estimated to be in excess of four thousand dollars ($4,000.00) but less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00), shall be by competitive bidding and may be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. Before any purchases or contracts exceeding four thousand dollars ($4,000.00) are made, the purchasing agent shall give ample time for competitive bidding. A written record shall be required and available for inspection showing that competitive bids were obtained by direct mail, telephone bids, or public notice; who received award; and the basis of the award (selection decision). Such bids shall be received by the purchasing agent who shall award the bid to the lowest responsible bidder. No contract or purchase shall be subdivided to avoid the requirements of this section.

Prior to a purchase or contract obligation, the city manager shall verify account balances for all purchases over one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) and less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00). (Ord. #216-2, March 2016)