Purchasing Policy - Town of Durham NH

This purchasing policy manual in intended to guide staff involved with purchasing for the Town of Durham. The intent of the Charter and Ordinances covering procurement in Durham is to provide the best possible value to the Town in an environment that is fair to all. This manual was designed to assist in that endeavor.

            This policy also details the level of authorization needed for expenditures based on purchase price, the need for comparative pricing or competitive bidding based on purchase price, and the procedures for accomplishing both.

            Based on the power vested in me by the Town of Durham’s Charter, Section 5.13 and Article VI Sections 4-19 through 4-24 of the Administrative Code, I hereby enact this Policy for all departments within the Town of Durham.