Purchasing and Related - Policies and Procedures 

Procurement of Goods & Services

Goods and/or Services with an estimated value of up to but not including $5,000 will be acquired by departments at competitive prices in accordance with procedures established by the Purchasing Section of the Finance Division.

Request for Quotations for Goods and/or Services with an estimated value from $5,000 up to but not including $25,000 will be acquired by departments by obtaining bids from a minimum of three suppliers to ensure an adequate degree of competition.

Tenders and Proposals for Goods and/or Services with an estimated value of $25,000 and greater will be posted electronically on this website by the Purchasing Division.

Tender openings, unless otherwise stated, are open to the public and will be conducted under the direction of the Manager of Purchasing or appointed designate.

The City shall consider all factors in obtaining the most cost efficient and effective bid which meets the specifications which shall be the sum of all costs, including but not limited to, purchase price, all taxes, delivery, installation, warranty, life cycle cost, operating and disposal costs incurred.

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