Approval to waive the Purchasing Policy as it relates to issuing payments to Universal Engineering Sciences Inc. for Building Department Inspection Services.  A Purchase Order was issued for $24,000.00 under the informal bid process (3 written quotes).  In accordance with the County's Purchasing Policy formal and competitive bids are required for all purchases equal to or greater than $25,000.  As described in the attached memorandum, staff did not anticipate exceeding $24,000 under the informal 3 written quote requirement. A formal bid has been issued, which will resolve this issue going forward.   

Staff did not anticipate exceeding $24,000 in services prior to receiving and awarding the formal bid. Universal Engineering has provided good services to the County.