§ 34-3. Methods of purchase; obtaining required number of proposals.

A. 

The following method of purchase will be used when required by this policy in order to achieve the highest savings:

(1) 

Purchase contracts.

	Estimated Amount of Contract	Method
	$250 to $2,999	2 verbal quotations
	$3,000 to $9,999	2 written/fax quota- tions or written request for proposals

(2) 

Public works contracts.

	Estimated Amount of Contract	Method
	$250 to $4,999	2 verbal quotations
	$5,000 to $19,999	2 written/fax quota- tions or written request for proposals

B. 

A good faith effort shall be made to obtain the required number of proposals or quotations. If the purchaser is unable to obtain the required number of proposals or quotations, the purchaser will document the attempt made at obtaining the proposals. In no event shall the failure to obtain the proposals be a bar to the procurement.