Del Rey Oaks Municipal Code Art. 1 General

A purchasing system as described in this Chapter is adopted in order to: establish efficient procedures for the purchase of supplies and equipment at the lowest possible cost, commensurate with quality needs; exercise positive financial control over purchases; clearly define authority for the purchasing function; and, ensure the quality of purchases.

(Ord. No. 292, § 2 (Exh. A), 11-28-2017)

A. In addition to the duties of the City Manager specified in Chapter 2.08.070 of the Del Rey Oaks Municipal Code, the City Manager shall be the City's purchasing agent, and shall have the authority to:

1. Purchase or contract for supplies and equipment required by the City in accordance with purchasing procedures prescribed by this Chapter;

2. Negotiate and recommend execution of contracts for the purchase of supplies and equipment;

3. Act to procure for the City the needed quality in supplies and equipment at least expense to the City;

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

5. Prepare and recommend to the Council rules governing the purchase of supplies and equipment for the City;

6. Prepare and recommend revisions and amendments to the purchasing rules;

7. Keep informed of current developments in the field of purchasing, prices, market conditions, and new products;

8. Prescribe and maintain such forms as are reasonably necessary for the operation of this Chapter and other rules and regulations;

9. Supervise the inspection of all supplies and equipment purchased to ensure conformance with specifications;

10. Recommend the transfer of surplus or unused supplies;

11. Sign contracts under $10,000.00, provided there existed an unencumbered appropriation in the fund account against which the expense is to be charged. Where the amount of the contract is $10,000.00 or greater, the contract shall be approved by the City Council.

(Ord. No. 292, § 2 (Exh. A), 11-28-2017)

The City Manager, or their designee, shall be responsible for ensuring the regulations and procedures in this Chapter are carried out.

(Ord. No. 292, § 2 (Exh. A), 11-28-2017)