[Adopted 3-12-2014 by Ord. No. 0-14-02]
The position of Purchasing Agent is hereby established with
the duties and qualifications as defined and enumerated by the Laws,
Rules, and Regulations of the State of New Jersey in accordance with
N.J.S.A. 40A:11-9.
A.
The Purchasing Agent shall be assigned the authority, responsibility
and accountability for the purchasing activity pursuant to the New
Jersey 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 to conduct any activities as may
be necessary or appropriate to the purchasing function performed for
the Township of South Harrison.
B.
Supervise and administer all joint purchasing agreements between
the Township and other contracting units of the State of New Jersey.
C.
Perform such other duties as directed by the Chief Municipal Finance
Officer.
A.
The Purchasing Agent is authorized to advertise for and receive bids
in connection with all purchases, contracts or agreements, in accordance
with the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law; however, the
Township Committee shall be the contracting agent and shall award
such contracts and purchases as may be recommended by the Purchasing
Agent in excess of the bid threshold currently in effect.
B.
Having appointed a qualified Purchasing Agent pursuant to N.J.S.A.
40A:11-9b, the Township desires and elects to increase the bid threshold
to $36,000 with a quote threshold of $5,400 pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-3a,
which threshold may be adjusted, from time to time, by the Governor
pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-3c. The Township Committee reserves, however,
the right and discretion to establish a lower bid threshold to encourage
greater competition between vendors.
