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ORDINANCE NO. NS-1477 PAGE TWO (c) Endeavor to o~tain as full and open competition as possible on all purchases. (d) Keep informed of current development in the field of purchasing, prices, market conditons and new PrOducts. (e) Establish rules and procedures governing the pur- chase of services, supplies, materials and equipment for the City. (f) Prescribe and maintain such forms as are reason- ably necessary for the operation of this Article. (g) Keep or cause to be kept an inventory of all muni- cipal property in his or her custody. (h) When required, cause notices inviting bids to be published. (i) Endeavor to establish standards in the variety of articles, supplies, materials, and equipment, commonly used by the various departments and agencies, as will make possible uniform purchases, when consistent with efficiency. Sec. 2-804. Procurement of Services, Supplies, Materials and Equipment in Amounts Over $5,000.00. The following procedures shall apply to purchases exceeding $5,000: (a) Notice Inviting Bids. Notices inviting bids shall include a general description of the things to be pur- chased and the time and place for bid opening. The notice shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City for at least two days, the first of which shall be at least ten (10) days before the date set for opening bids. (b) Invitation for Bid. Any interested bidder may obtain an invitation for bid. Bids may be solicited from a list of responsible suppliers by sending them an invitation to bid. The invitation for bid shall include the following information: A general description of the things to be purchased, the time and place for bid opening, bid instructions, and the terms and conditions of the bid and any resulting contract. (c) Return of Bids. Ail formal bids shall be sub- mitted sealed in accordance with the instructions contained in the "Invitation for Bid" form. (d) Opening of Bids. The bids shall be opened in public at the time and place stated on the "Invitation for Bid." All bids shall be publicly declared. ~ (e) Award of Contract. Upon examination of all bids and a determination of the lowest and best bidder, a recommenda- tion as to the successful bidder will be submitted to the City Council by the City Manager. Upon approval, the Contract shall be delivered to the successful bidder. If two or more bids re- ceived are the s~e and the lowest, the Council may accept the one it chooses, The right to reject any or all such bids is expressly reserved to the City. Sec, 2~805. Procurement of Labor and Materials for Public Works Construction in Amounts over $5,000.00. The following procedures shall apply to public works projects exceeding $5,000: (a) Notice Inviting Bids. Notice inviting bids shall include a general description of the project, the place to obtain the plans and specifications, and time and place for opening bids. The notice shall be published in a newspaper of