§ 2-561. Execution authority.

(a)

Contracts negotiated and entered into on behalf of the county. Any contract for goods, services or construction shall be executed by the county administrator or his designee. Any contract executed by an unauthorized authority shall constitute an unauthorized procurements under section 2-547.

(b)

Contract modifications. Any contract modifications, change orders or adjustments must be executed by the requisite authority as defined by subsection 2-564(d). Those which are executed outside of the scope of this section constitute an unauthorized procurements under section 2-547.

(c)

Payment applications. An application for payment submitted by a contractor holding a valid contract for goods, services or construction executed by the county may be approved by the department head holding responsibility for management and administration of the contract with provided recommendation from the project manager or engineer.

(d)

Task orders. A task order less than $5,000.00 should be executed by the department head. Task orders exceeding $5,000.00 must be executed by the county administrator as recommended by the department head.

(e)

Sales agreements. A sales order may be executed by the department head for quantities of specific goods and services as allowed under section 2-592 where the actual terms and conditions of the contract are agreed upon by a third party, Funds must be available in the budget for the specified scope of goods or services as approved by county council.

( Ord. No. 18-18, 10-1-2018 )