(1) The purpose of this chapter is to maximize economy in city procurement activities and to foster effective broad-based competition in the purchase of goods, the acquisition of services, and the performance of public works.

(2) The Finance Director and Public Works Director are authorized to establish regulations to serve as guidelines in implementing the provisions of this chapter.

(3) The City of Pullman shall employ accepted procurement principles in regard to the purchase of goods and services and the performance of public work, reserving in all cases the right to reject all bids, proposals or other offers, and shall in all procurements of public works, goods and services promote the public interest as the trustee of public funds. (Ord. 04-18 §1, 2004).