§ 2-251. Direct purchases.

(a)

The county may elect to purchase materials and equipment included in any contractor's bid for a portion of the work directly from the supplier of such materials or equipment in order to achieve sales tax savings. Such materials and equipment are referred to herein as "direct purchase materials". The contractor shall submit to county a list, of materials and equipment appropriate for consideration by county as direct purchase materials.

(b)

If county elects to purchase any direct purchase materials, the contractor shall promptly furnish to county , at least seven (7) days prior to the date such direct purchase materials shall be ordered, a written cost estimate to purchase the approved direct purchase materials.

(c)

Upon county's receipt of the estimate and supporting materials, county will review the same and, if approved, issue a purchase order directly to the supplier of the applicable direct purchase material, with delivery F.O.B. project site.

(Ord. No. 11-52, § 1, 9-20-2011; Ord. No. 18-06, § 1P, 2-20-2018)