Purchasing

Overview

The purchasing team oversees all major and minor purchases made by the city departments or city personnel.
  • Any purchases over $300 require a requisition, a purchase order must be obtained prior to the purchase, and the purchase must be approved by a department head.
  • Any purchases over $2,500 must have multiple quotes, a purchase order must be obtained prior to the purchase and the purchase must be approved by a department head.
  • Any purchases over $5,000 must follow the purchase order rules above as well as obtain approval from the City Administrator.
  • Any purchases over $25,000 must be formally bid-out and must obtain approval from the Board of Mayor and Aldermen.