Sec. 2-250. - Inspection and testing.

The purchasing agent shall inspect or supervise the inspection of all deliveries or supplies or contractual services to determine their compliance with the specifications set forth in the purchase order or the contract. (1)

Inspection by using agency. The agent shall have the authority to authorize using agencies having the staff and facility for adequate inspection to inspect all deliveries made to such using agencies under rules and regulations which the agent shall prescribe.

(2)

Tests. The agent shall have the authority to require chemical and physical tests of samples submitted with bids and samples of deliveries which are necessary to determine the quality and conformance with specifications. In the performance of such tests, the agent shall have the authority to make use of laboratory facilities of any agency of the city government or any outside laboratory.

(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 2-247)