The City's charter and municipal code set forth the Competitive bidding procedures: Informal Bidding Procedures: used for purchases between $5,000 and $75,000 Formal Bidding Procedures: used for purchases above $75,000 Purchases below $5,000 do not require the use of the Informal Bidding Procedures or Formal Bidding Procedures. However, all purchases--including purchases under $5,000--should be based...