§ 28-12. Authority of Board of Estimates and Finance Department.

(a) Authority of Board of Estimates not abrogated.

Nothing in this subtitle abrogates the authority of the Board of Estimates to award contracts under Article VI, § 11 of the City Charter.

(b) Board of Estimates may waive minor defects.

At its discretion, the Board of Estimates may waive minor defects and errors in a bidder's submissions under this subtitle.

(c) Authority of Finance Department not abrogated.

Nothing in this subtitle abrogates the authority of the Department of Finance to insure that competitive bidding is used and competitive prices are obtained in purchasing materials, supplies, equipment, and services to the fullest practicable extent, under Article VII, § 17, of the City Charter.