[Adopted 7-27-2011 by Ord. No. 14-2011[1]]
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also superseded former Ch. 60,
Purchasing, adopted 6-2-1993 by Ord. No. 28-93.
The Qualified Purchasing Agent is required to possess a valid
Qualified Purchasing Agent certificate, as issued by the New Jersey
Division of Local Government Services, Department of Community Affairs.
The Qualified Purchasing Agent, shall work with the Borough
Administrator, on behalf of the governing body of the Borough of Atlantic
Highlands, and shall have the authority, responsibility and accountability
for the purchasing activity pursuant to Local Public Contracts Law
(N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.) to prepare public advertising for and
to receive bids and requests for proposals for the provision or performance
of goods, services and construction contracts; to award contracts
pursuant to New Jersey law in accordance with the regulations, forms
and procedures promulgated by state regulatory agencies; and the establishment
and enforcement of any and all local purchasing policies adopted by
the governing body; and conduct any activities as may be necessary
or appropriate to the purchasing function of the Borough of Atlantic
Highlands.
A.
Having appointed a qualified purchasing agent pursuant to N.J.S.A.
40A:11-9b, the Borough will take advantage of the higher bid threshold
which may be adjusted by the Governor pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-3c
and 18A:18A-3b, but may at its discretion go to bid at a lower amount
to encourage greater competition between vendors.
[Amended 9-9-2021 by Ord. No. 20-2021]
B.
The political contribution threshold (pay-to-play) of $17,500 remains
in place, and all procurement over $17,500 and less than the agency's
new, higher bid threshold (window contracts) are subject to those
laws.
