§ 17-315. Inspections and tests.

(a)

The chief of purchasing and contracts may inspect, or arrange for the inspection of, all deliveries of supplies, materials, equipment or contractual services to determine conformance with specifications set forth in the order of contract.

(b)

Any using department which has the staff and facilities for adequate inspection may be authorized by the chief of purchasing and contracts to inspect deliveries made to it.

(c)

The chief of purchasing and contracts shall have the authority to require chemical and/or physical tests of samples submitted with bids and samples of deliveries which are necessary to determine their quality and conformance with the specifications. For such tests, the chief of purchasing and contracts shall have the authority to make use of laboratory facilities of an agency of the county government or any outside laboratory. Should the product fail such testing, the county may require the vendor to pay the county for any expense incurred in testing.

(Ord. No. 92-26, § IV.F, 9-15-92)