As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
BEST VALUE
The basis for awarding contracts for services to the offeror
which optimizes quality, cost and efficiency, among responsive and
responsible offerors. Such basis shall reflect, wherever possible,
objective and quantifiable analysis. Such basis may also identify
a quantitative factor for offerors that are small businesses or certified
minority- or women-owned business enterprises as defined in Executive
Law § 310, Subdivisions 1, 7, 15, and 20, and as may be
amended.
PROCUREMENT RECORD
Purchasing documents such as requisition, purchase order,
and competitive bid, etc.
PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS
Contracts for items or projects involving primarily labor
or both material and labor where labor is the major portion of the
contract.
RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE OFFEROR
A responsive offeror is an offeror meeting the minimum specifications.
In assessing whether an offeror is responsible, the City of Batavia
should consider an offeror's capacity and financial ability to
complete the contract, accountability, past performance, reliability
and integrity per State Finance Law, § 163, Subdivision
lc and 1d.
If any section or subsection, clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision,
or part of this chapter or the application thereof to any person,
firm or corporation, or circumstance shall be adjusted by any court
or competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unconstitutional, such
order or judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder
thereof, but shall be confined in its operation to the section or
subsection, clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision or part of this
chapter or in its application to the person, individual, firm or corporation
or circumstance, directly involved in the controversy in which such
judgment or order shall be rendered.
This chapter shall take effect immediately upon filing with
the Secretary of State.