Legal Documents of Newport

To aid and cooperate with all departments in meeting their needs for operating supplies, equipment and services;

To process all requisitions with the least possible delay;

To procure a product that will meet the department's requirements at the least cost to the city;

To know the source and availability of needed products and services and maintain current vendor files;

To obtain prices on comparable materials after receipt of departmental requisition;

To select vendors, prepare purchase orders, and process and maintain order and requisition files;

To search for new, improved sources of supplies and services;

To assist in preparation of specifications and to maintain specification and historical performance files;

To prepare and advertise requests for bids and maintain bid files;

To keep items in store in sufficient quantities to meet normal requirements of the city for a reasonable length of time within space availability;

To investigate and document complaints about merchandise and services for future reference;

To transfer or dispose of surplus property. (Ord. #07-19-05-01, July 2005)