Policy Text
I. General
A. The City of Miami Beach Purchasing Manual establishes the guidelines
used by the city for all purchases. The Purchasing Manual contains
provisions that detail:
1. Specifications for items requiring standardized purchases;
2. Bidding procedures;
3. Criteria for the selection of vendors and bidders;
4. Procedures for the emergency purchasing or rental agreements for
equipment; and
5. Procedures for requesting supplemental or emergency
appropriation and fund transfer for procuring addition resources.
[46.1.7b]
B. A copy of the City of Miami Beach Purchasing Manual is maintained by
the Financial Management Unit and is also available at the City
Purchasing Division.
C. Any employee circumventing the procedures of this SOP and/or the City of
Miami Beach Purchasing Manual will be held accountable, may be
disciplined and financially responsible for unauthorized purchases.