(1) Prepare reports as required by the executive;

(2) Prepare and make available to all departments and divisions of the county such forms as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter;

(3) In accordance with procedures approved by the county executive, use a purchase order number system for transactions wherein the county contracts for the purchase of supplies, materials, equipment or other tangible personal property, public work, or services as provided herein, and maintain records with respect to such transactions;

(4) Review and revise conditions and clauses of bid solicitations, as deemed appropriate to clarify the award process and eliminate ambiguities;

(5) Prepare and make bid calls, postings, newspaper advertising, solicitations, provide information, receive telephone or written bids and quotations, and otherwise participate in the awarding of contracts for purchases as provided in this chapter;

(6) Recommend rules and regulations governing the relationship and procedures between the purchasing division, other divisions and departments of government and suppliers, all as approved by the director;

(7) Publish written purchasing procedures and guidelines for use by all county departments and divisions which implement overall county purchasing and material control policies, and review such procedures annually and update as deemed appropriate by the purchasing manager;

(8) Establish bid opening, advertising and recommend bid award dates; and

(9) Pursue contractor compliance with county policy on human rights as provided in SCC 2.460.170. (Added by Ord. 80-110 § 2, Jan. 20, 1981; Amended by Ord. 86-003 § 9, Feb. 12, 1986; Amended by Ord. 89-027 § 8, May 17, 1989; Amended by Ord. 91-033, Mar. 27, 1991; Amended by Amended Ord. 10-021, June 7, 2010, Eff date Jan. 1, 2011; Amended by Amended Ord. 23-074 § 4, Sept. 13, 2023, Eff date Oct. 1, 2023).