The City’s Public Works Department utilizes various chemicals for the treatment of water and wastewater and purchases the chemicals through various procurement methods. Sole source or Standardization procurement is exempt from bidding procedures. The using department must submit to the Finance Department in writing for his/her approval the attempts made, or the data collected to substantiate declaring a product or service “sole source”. The City Commission must approve the award of the contract if the dollar amount exceeds $25,000.
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