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(a) Department heads shall, in accordance with regulations and policies which may be promulgated by the Town Manager, work closely with the Procurement Officer and other department heads to ensure compliance by all employees and departments of the Town with the provisions of this Article and any regulations which may be promulgated pursuant thereto.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this Article, the Procurement Officer shall, in accordance with regulations and policies that may be promulgated by the Town Manager:

(1) Establish a mandatory fixed asset tracking system;

(2) Act to procure for the Town the highest quality in supplies, services and construction at the least expense to the Town consistent with the provisions of this Article and regulations promulgated pursuant to this Article by the Town Manager;

(3) Discourage uniform bidding and endeavor to obtain as full and open competition as possible on all purchases and sales;

(4) Establish and maintain procedures for the inspection, testing and acceptance of supplies, services and construction;

(5) Explore the possibilities of “bulk purchasing” so as to take full advantage of discounts;

(6) Act so as to procure for the Town all federal, state and local tax exemptions to which it might be entitled;

(7) Cooperate with other departments so as to secure for the Town the maximum efficiency in budgeting and accounting;

(8) Have the authority, upon approval of the Town Manager, to identify irresponsible bidders and to begin disqualification proceedings against them in accordance with this Code;

(9) Endeavor to make purchases of recycled materials and other supplies that preserve, to the maximum extent possible, the environment and minimize energy consumption for their production or use;

(10) Endeavor to solicit and encourage locally owned businesses and suppliers to participate in the Town’s procurement process; and

(11) As outlined in the Town’s DBE/SBE Program, endeavor to solicit and encourage local, minority and women-owned businesses and suppliers to participate in the Town’s procurement process. (Prior code 17.02.020; Ord. 1288, 2008)