§ 102-382. Request for quotation.

(a)

General procedures. If the several parts of the work or labor to be done or the supplies, material, and equipment to be furnished shall together or in part involve an expenditure of more than $2,499.99 but less than $50,000.00, the same may be procured on order awarded to the lowest responsible bidder upon written bids submitted without public advertisement, under such regulation as shall be made by the county authority.

(b)

Public notice.

(1)

General notice. An advertisement inviting quotations shall be posted on an internet website of Fulton County, or a website designated by Fulton County for such purpose and clearly indicated for that purpose. The public notice shall contain a general description of the supplies and/or services and the date and time the quotation must be submitted.

(c)

Receipt of quotations. All quotations must be received electronically by the purchasing agent or designated department of purchasing staff no later than 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

(d)

Quotation acceptance. Quotations shall be received by the purchasing agent or designated department of purchasing staff without alteration or correction, except as authorized in this article, provided that the quotations are submitted in accordance with the conditions contained in the request for quotation.

(e)

Quotation evaluation. Quotations shall be evaluated based on the requirements set forth in the request for quotation and the county's Code of Ordinances. Those criteria, including but not limited to discounts, transportation costs that will affect the bid and price and shall be considered in the evaluation of the award.

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

Note— Formerly Code, Pt. I, § 2-315.