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Subiect: <br /> <br />P~urpose: <br /> <br />Policx: <br /> <br />Competitive Bidding <br /> <br />To define the County's position on competition <br /> <br />It is the duty of the Purchasing Agent to solicit bids and proposals in an <br />environment whereby competition among a sufficient number of potential <br />vendors exists. Specifications should be developed in a manner <br />conducive to competitive bidding. The receipt of several bids does not <br />necessarily constitute competition; especially if specifications are not <br />complete, explicit and realistic, and/or are subject to changes in <br />requirements or conditions during the period in which the goods or <br />services are to be furnished. In such cases where the specifications <br />recommended by a Department Head or others have the result of <br />discouraging or precluding competitive bidding, the responsibility for <br />justification of such restrictive specifications shall rest with the <br />Department Head. The County Manager and/or the Board of <br />Commissioners shall always be advised of bid situations where <br />competitive bidding was not possible and the subsequent reasons for the <br />non-competitive condition. <br /> <br /> <br />