§ 2-194. Small Purchases (Purchases $3,000 or less).  


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  • A purchase shall not be artificially divided or split so as to qualify under this or any other section of this Procurement Ordinance. All small purchases will be obtained by a Single Quote, with documentation, and generally be processed using a regular purchase order, or a purchasing card in accordance with Section 2-211 of this Procurement Ordinance.

    Operating Division staff should make all reasonable efforts to purchase goods and services under Board approved contracts. In the event a contract is not utilized, staff will procure the highest quality items or services at the least expense to the County. Only the Board's Procurement Services staff may approve a qualification based Small Purchase.

(Ord. No. 2017-08, § 9)