§ 2-195. Informal Competition (Purchases Exceeding $3,000 but Not Greater Than $50,000).

A purchase shall not be artificially divided or split so as to qualify under this or any other section 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 available, or staff demonstrates that the price under contract exceeds the price on a non-contract, staff will procure the highest quality items or services at the least expense to the County by using the following informal competition process:

1.

Purchases exceeding $3,000 but not greater than $50,000 may be solicited by quotation as follows:

a.

Minimum Number Quotes: Purchases in excess of $3,000 but not greater than $50,000 shall be based on a good faith effort by either Operating Division Staff or Procurement Staff to obtain at least three (3) documented competitive quotes.

b.

Solicitation of Quotes: Quotes may be solicited in writing or electronically. Only the Procurement Services staff may issue a qualification based solicitation. Final recommended award of any quote will be reviewed and approved by the Procurement Services Director.

(Ord. No. 2017-08, § 10)