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A. General. The director of finance and asset management shall be responsible for all city procurement, bidding, purchasing, and contracting under this chapter except where otherwise provided. In addition to the authority specifically provided for elsewhere in this chapter, the director of finance and asset management shall have the authority to promulgate procedures governing all city procurement and shall have the authority to designate one or more qualified persons to administer this chapter.

B. Authority. In accordance with this chapter, the director of finance and asset management or his/her designee shall have the authority to:

1. Promulgate policies, standards, and operational procedures that support open, fair, and transparent procurement of goods and services in accordance with all applicable laws. Such policies, standards and procedures may define the levels of authority pertaining to review and approval of contract change orders and shall be followed by all city departments; and

2. Procure or supervise the procurement of all materials, supplies, equipment, technology services, general and professional services, and supervise the process for bidding and award of all public works and improvement contracts by the city; and

3. Establish and maintain programs related to contract administration and provide education, assistance and support to all city departments in the procurement of goods and services; and

4. Promulgate the city’s business expense policies and procedures; and

5. Establish a process, consistent with state law, for the procurement of goods and services offered by sheltered workshops whenever it is reasonable to do so, and to such extent as is reasonable. “Sheltered workshop” shall have the meaning provided in RCW 82.04.385, and as such provision may be amended.

C. Insurance Requirements. Liability and property damage insurance requirements for any contract entered into by the city under this chapter shall be determined by the city risk manager. The risk manager shall determine coverage requirements, limits of liability, necessary endorsements, and other matters relating to insurance. (Ord. 6436 § 4, 2018; Ord. 6187 § 1, 2014.)