Nothing in this subtitle abrogates the authority of the Board of Estimates to award contracts under <cite data-doc="City of Baltimore, Md., Charter" data-path="VI|§11">Article VI, § 11 of the City Charter</cite>. At its discretion, the Board of Estimates may waive minor defects and errors in a bidder’s submissions under this subtitle. 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 <cite data-doc="City of Baltimore, Md., Charter">the City Charter</cite>. Ord. 00-098 Ord. 16-595