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Consider recommendations regarding the renewal of blanket waiver of bids, as follows:
a) Renew lapsed blanket waivers of bid allowing the Purchasing Agent to procure the following classes of items without competitive bids on an as-needed basis:
i) Repair parts and services for vehicles, construction and other equipment;
ii) Proprietary drugs;
iii) Legal notices/ advertising;
iv) Undercover vehicles;
v) Replacement of Public Safety vehicles destroyed in accidents;
b) Allow the Purchasing Agent to accept advantageous trade-in allowances on used vehicles, in any amount, when purchasing undercover vehicles;
c) Approve waiver effective date through December 31, 2003.
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