§ 2-377. Grant of authority.

Subject to the restrictions and conditions provided in this division, when purchasing apparatus, supplies, materials or equipment for use by the town, in addition to such authority as may be provided by law or otherwise delegated by the town council, the town manager or his/her designee, shall have the authority to:

(1)

Prepare or cause to be prepared plans or specifications setting forth a complete description of the items to be purchased and their characteristics, features or requirements;

(2)

Include, where appropriate, in specifications for the items to be purchased, an opportunity for bidders to purchase as trade-in specified personal property owned by the town;

(3)

Advertise or otherwise secure bids, for such items, if required under applicable law;

(4)

Award contracts for the purchase of the items and, where applicable, award contracts for the purchase of the items and the sale of trade-in property;

(5)

Reject bids;

(6)

Readvertise to receive bids;

(7)

Waive bid bond or deposit requirements;

(8)

Waive performance and payment bond requirements; and

(9)

Execute and deliver the purchase contracts.

(Code 2003, § 2-411; Ord. No. 11-12, § 1(exh. A), 11-17-2011; Ord. No. O18-034 , § 1, 12-20-2018)