HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025 - RESO 29 - Procurement GuidelinesCITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 29
SERIES OF 2025
TITLE: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REVISED PROCUREMENT
POLICY AND GUIDELINES INCLUDING INCREASED PROCUREMENT
LIMITS, THRESHOLDS AND AUTHORITIES AND RESCINDING
REOLUTION 30-2017 IN CONFLICT THEREWITH
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City to establish a uniform Procurement Policy
and Guidelines which conforms to open and competitive procurement practices and
obtains the best value for City expenditures; and
WHEREAS, the establishment of such a policy will promote efficient procurement
of goods and services; and
WHEREAS, the City’s Procurement Manager routinely reviews and updates the
Procurement Policy and Procedure to align with current Statues, Laws, and Ethical guidance as well as industry best practices; and
WHEREAS, the Procurement Division is responsible for implementing the
Procurement Policy and Guidelines as approved by City Council.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Wheat Ridge,
Colorado:
1. All purchases by the City of goods and services shall be in accordance with
the City’s Procurement Policy and Guidelines and shall be in accordance with
appropriations in the City’s annual Budget or otherwise approved by City
Council.
2. The discretionary spend limit is raised to $10,000 from $5,000
3. The formal solicitation threshold is raised to $75,000 from $25,000
4. Signature approval levels shall consist of the following:
a. Department Designee: Up to $10,000
b. Department Director: Over $10,000 up to $75,000
c. City Manager: Over $75,000 up to $250,000
d. City Council: Over $250,000
5. The Procurement Policy and Guidelines shall be brought before City Council
for review every three to five years as determined by market conditions and
best practices
6. Resolution 30-2017 is hereby rescinded
7. This Resolution is effective upon adoption
DONE AND RESOLVED this 12th day of May 2025
Bud Starker, Mayor
ATTEST:
Margy Greer, Sr. Deputy City Clerk