Before the purchasing agent makes any purchase of or contract for supplies, materials, or equipment, he or she shall give ample opportunity for competitive bidding, under such rules and regulations, and with such exceptions, as the council may prescribe by resolution or ordinance. The council shall not except individual contracts, purchases, or sales from the requirement of competitive bidding.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 37A - Jefferson County Municipalities.
Part 6 - Department of Finance.
Section 45-37A-52.160 - Director of Finance - Appointment.
Section 45-37A-52.161 - Director of Finance - Qualifications.
Section 45-37A-52.162 - Director of Finance - Surety Bond.
Section 45-37A-52.163 - Director of Finance - Powers and Duties.
Section 45-37A-52.164 - When Contracts and Expenditures Prohibited.
Section 45-37A-52.165 - Fees to Be Paid to City Government.
Section 45-37A-52.166 - Division of Purchases.
Section 45-37A-52.167 - Competitive Bidding.
Section 45-37A-52.168 - Contracts for City Improvements.
Section 45-37A-52.169 - Accounting Control of Purchases.
Section 45-37A-52.170 - Borrowing in Anticipation of Revenues.