Contracting

The City’s contracting process is performed in a decentralized environment. Various City employees will solicit, negotiate and draft contracts for execution. The Purchasing department maintains contract forms, advises on contract changes and approves all contracts through the MUNIS Financials system. Significant changes to contract forms require Purchasing, Risk Management and possibly City Attorney review.

Contract signature authority is based upon contract amount and can vary from authority being granted to department managers, City Manager or even City Council. Additionally, contracts going to Council must first be vetted through the Finance Committee for recommendation.