[Adopted 5-29-2012 by L.L. No. 7-2012]
In January 2012, the New York State Legislature amended General Municipal Law § 103 to allow certain purchase contracts to be awarded on the basis of "best value," as that phrase is currently defined in § 163 of the State Finance Law. The amendment further provides that the use of "best value" in the procurement process must be authorized by local law. The Town Board believes it to be in the best interests of the Town to utilize the "best value" standard in the procurement process as authorized by the amendment as it optimizes quality, cost and efficiency.
"Best value" shall be utilized in the Town's procurement process as authorized and as limited by General Municipal Law § 103, the provisions of which are incorporated by reference herein.
"Best value" shall mean, as currently defined in § 163 of the State Finance Law, the basis for awarding contracts for services to the offerer which optimizes quality, cost and efficiency, among responsive and responsible offerers. Such basis shall reflect, wherever possible, objective and quantifiable analysis.
This article shall apply only to purchase contracts (including contracts for service work, but excluding any purchase contracts necessary for the completion of a public works contract pursuant to Article 8 of the Labor Law) and shall not be applicable to contracts for public work.
If any clause, sentence, paragraph, section or part of this article shall be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder thereof but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, section or part thereof directly involved in said judgment.
This article shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State.