Purchasing
The Purchasing function is governed by purchasing
policies approved as amended by the City Commission in
March, 2001. In summary, the policies recommend quotes for
purchases of $2,500 to $5,000 and the department head has
the authority to make those purchases. Purchases in the
amount of $5,000 to $14,999 require written quotes. The
division head has authority to make purchases up to $10,000
and the City Commission must approve purchases based on
staff recommendations over $10,000.
Sealed bids are required for purchases in excess of
$15,000. A notice of sealed bid is always posted on the
website and is generally published in the Morning Sun. A
public bid opening is held for the sealed bids and the staff
makes recommendations to the City Commission for award of
the bid most advantageous to the City.
The City has a local preference policy for businesses
located within the City limits which allows a local
differential as follows (but can never exceed $1,500)
Amount of Low Bid % Differential Allowed
$5,000 to $9,999 3%
Current
Bids Being Accepted
