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The city council declares that it is necessary to establish efficient procedures to obtain supplies, equipment and contractual services at the lowest possible cost commensurate with quality, and to exercise financial control over purchases. Therefore, the purchasing system set forth in this chapter is established and shall control the procedure for all purchases except as otherwise provided or limited by the Constitutions or laws of the state or of the United States of America. (1)
"Contractual services," as used in this chapter, means and includes, but is not limited to, the obtaining of towel and cleaning services, insurance, rubbish service and collection services, and the purchase, rental, leasing, repair or maintenance of buildings, grounds, equipment, machinery and personal property. The term shall not include professional and other contractual services or items which are in their nature unique and not subject to competition, or for which the procedure for procurement is specifically provided by this code or by state law.
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"Supplies," as used in this chapter, means and includes all supplies, materials and equipment.
(Ord. 202 § 1, 1974).