Legal Documents of Dandridge

All purchases of supplies, equipment, services, and contracts estimated to be in excess of four thousand one dollars ($4,001.00) but less than nine thousand nine hundred ninety-nine dollars and ninety-nine cents ($9,999.99) shall be obtained by competitive bidding and may be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. A written record shall be required and available for inspection showing that competitive bids from three (3) separate vendors were obtained through direct mail, facsimile, or hand delivery. All awards will be made based on the lowest responsible bidder.

The department head and purchasing agent will verify budgetary account balances for all purchases. In the purchasing agent's absence, their designee shall approve all bids. (Ord. #06/07-06, Sept. 2006)