§ 78-35. Requirements  


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  • (a) The purchasing department is responsible for coordinating all purchase descriptions, specifications or statements of work with the user department.

    (b) The purchase descriptions, specifications and statements of work shall be prepared in a manner which maximizes competition among vendors, does not discriminate for or against any product or vendor, excludes personal preference, and clearly specifies the functional and categorical needs of the user department.

    (c) The purchasing manager and/or the vice-president of materials management is responsible for determining the appropriateness of specifications and compliance with the purchasing policies.

(Ord. No. 99-1076, 6-8-1999)