§ 2-556. Inspection and testing of supplies or contractual services.

(a)

The purchasing agent shall inspect or supervise the inspection of all deliveries of supplies or contractual services to determine their conformance with the specifications set forth in the order or contract.

(b)

The purchasing agent shall have the authority to authorize departments having the staff and facilities for adequate inspection to inspect all deliveries made to such departments under rules and regulations which the purchasing agent shall prescribe.

(c)

The purchasing agent shall have the authority to require chemical and physical tests of samples, submitted with bids and samples of deliveries, which are necessary to determine the quality and conformance of such samples with the specifications. In the performance of such tests, the purchasing agent shall have the authority to make use of laboratory facilities of any department of the city government or any outside laboratory.

(Ord. No. 3910-89; Ord. No. 5999-04; Ord. No. 7036-14, § 1)

(Ord. No. 3910-89; Ord. No. 5999-04; Ord. No. 7036-14, § 1)