§ 102-353. Interpretation purposes and policies.

(a)

Interpretation. This article shall be construed and applied to promote its underlying purposes and policies.

(b)

Purposes and policies. The underlying purposes and policies of this article are to:

(1)

Simplify, clarify, consolidate and modernize the law governing procurement for this county;

(2)

Permit the continued development of procurement policies and practices;

(3)

Provide centralized procurement for this county;

(4)

Provide for increased public confidence in the procedures followed in public procurement;

(5)

Ensure the fair and equitable treatment of all persons who deal with the procurement system of this county;

(6)

Provide increased economy in county procurement activities and to maximize to the fullest extent practicable the purchasing value of public funds of the county;

(7)

Foster effective broad-based competition for public procurement within the free enterprise system;

(8)

Provide safeguards for the maintenance of a procurement system of quality and integrity; and

(9)

Obtain in a cost-effective and responsive manner the materials, services and construction required by county agencies in order for those agencies to better serve this county's businesses and residents.

(Res. No. 13-0052, 1-23-13)