Appointing position. The Purchasing Agent shall be appointed by the
Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council for a term of one
calendar year or the unexpired portion thereof at a salary to be fixed
by the Salary Ordinance.[1]
Requirements. The 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 Purchasing Agent shall have, on behalf of the Borough of Glen
Rock, the authority, responsibility and accountability for the purchasing
activity pursuant to the Local Public Contacts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1
et seq.), as amended; to prepare public advertising for and to receive
bids and requests for proposals for the performance of services; goods
and construction contracts; to amend contracts pursuant to New Jersey
law in accordance with the regulations, forms and procedures promulgated
by state regulatory agencies and conduct any activities as may be
necessary or appropriate to the purchasing function of the Borough
of Glen Rock.
Coordinate the purchase, in accordance with the provisions of the
applicable statutes and sound purchasing practices, of goods and services
for the various departments, agencies, boards and other offices of
the Borough.
Exercise the authority to join with other units of government, including
state, County Board of Education and other contracting units in cooperative
purchasing plans as permitted by statute and when authorized by resolution
of the Borough Council.
Recommend to the Borough Council rules and regulation governing the
requisition and purchase of all goods and services, consistent with
the provisions of this section and governing statutes and Administrative
Code regulations.
Bid threshold. The bid threshold for the Borough of Glen Rock is
hereby established at $36,000 and the quotation threshold shall be
$5,400 as permitted by law.