Tucson Code § 28-11 Authority of the director.
Sec. 28-11. Authority of the director.
Sec. 28-11(1).Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the director may adopt operational procedures, consistent with this chapter, governing the procurement and management of all materials, services, construction and construction services to be procured by this city and the disposal of materials.
Sec. 28-11(2). The director shall serve as the central procurement and contracting authority of this city.
Sec. 28-11(3). Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the director shall:
(a) Procure or supervise the procurement of all materials, services and construction needed by this city.
(b) Establish guidelines for the management of all inventories of materials belonging to this city.
(c) Manage the disposal of materials belonging to the city.
(d) Sell, trade or otherwise dispose of surplus materials belonging to this city.
(e) Prepare, issue, revise, maintain, and monitor the use of specifications for materials, services and construction required by this city.
(f) Manage the city’s procurement card (pCard) program.
(g) Manage the city’s mail services division.
(h) Manage the city's Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) programs.
Sec. 28-11(4). The director may delegate procurement authority to designees or to any department or official of the city.
Sec. 28-11(5). The director may determine in writing that noncompliance with any provision of this chapter is nonsubstantial and may allow for correction or may waive minor informalities or irregularities. The basis for the decision shall be included in the determination.
(Ord. No. 10404, § 1, 5-15-07; Ord. No. 11296, § 1, 8-5-15)