Purchase prices up to $1,000.00: Quotes are not required, but good faith effort is required in obtaining best possible price. Purchase prices of between $1,001.00 - $3,000.00: At least three (3) competitive written bids required; use of purchase order is optional.
Purchase prices of between $3,001 - $49,999.00: At least three (3) competitive written bids required; use of purchase order is required.
Purchase prices over $50,000: Sealed bidding or request for proposal process requiring Council approval and advertising in newspapers. This provision does not apply to professional services and other services exempted by law from competitive solicitation.
Some exceptions may apply to the above bidding thresholds.