HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2011-0046CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 46
Series of 2011
TITLE: A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A REVISED CITY PURCHASING
POLICY AND RESCINDING ALL PRIOR RESOLUTIONS IN
CONFLICT THEREWITH
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City to establish a uniform purchasing policy
which conforms to open and competitive purchasing practices and obtains maximum
value for City expenditures; and
WHEREAS, the establishment of such a policy will promote efficient procurement
of goods and services; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Division is responsible for implementing the
purchasing policy as approved by City Council. It is also responsible for the preparation
and implementation of administrative purchasing procedures contained in the
Purchasing Manual; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council ofthe City of
Wheat Ridge, Colorado, as follows:
1. All purchases by the City of goods and services shall be in accordance
with the City's Purchasing Manual and shall be in accordance
appropriations in the City's annual Budget or otherwise approved by City
Council.
2. Acquisition Limits shall consist of the following:
a. Informal quotes will consist of three written quotes for procurement
of Goods between $3,001-$25,000, for Services between $10,001
-$25,000, and for Construction services between $25,001 -
$50,001.
b. Formal Bids/Formal Proposals for goods and services in the
amount of $25,001 and up requires a formal solicitation process
that is fair and open, consisting of formal advertising, a public bid
opening and receipt of sealed bids.
c. Formal Bids/Formal Proposals for construction services in the
amount of $50,001 and up requires formal advertising.
d. Cooperative bid pricing on all goods and services may be used in
lieu of sealed bidding by the City when such purchases are in the
best interest of the City.
3. Purchasing Card single transaction limit is $3,000.
4. Signature Approval Levels shall consist of the following:
a. Department Designee: Up to $4,999
b. Department Director: $5,000 to $14,999
ATTEST:
c. City Manager: $15,000 to $34,999
d. City Council: $35,000 & greater
5. All prior resolutions concerning the City Purchasing Policy are hereby
rescinded, it being the intention of the Council that the foregoing resolution
shall be the only such resolution in force.
6. This resolution is effective upon adoption.
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Michael D. Snow, City Cl rk