A. Authorization for all purchases must be obtained prior to ordering. Supplies, materials, equipment, or contractual services not to exceed $25,000 shall be made on the open market, subject to subsection (B) of this section, by the borough manager or by other borough personnel in accordance with written purchase authorization issued by the borough manager.

Unless exempted by the ordinances of the borough or this code, all contracts and purchases for an amount estimated to exceed $25,000 shall be by competitive sealed bid. See HBC 3.60.090 through 3.60.170 for sealed bid process.

B. Minimum Number of Bids. All open market purchases over $5,000 shall, whenever possible, be based on no fewer than three written bids, quotations, or statements of interest from potential suppliers. Except as set out in HBC 3.60.170, the bid shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with the standards set forth in HBC 3.60.160.

C. Public Record. The purchasing agent shall keep a record of all open market bids submitted in competition thereon, and such records shall also be open to public inspection.

D. Project or contract specifications shall not be subdivided to avoid the requirements of this chapter. This provision shall not preclude the use of alternate deductible items. (Ord. 14-03-372 § 4; Ord. 07-08-163)