[Added 11-9-2015 by Ord.
No. 8-2015]
A.
The position of Purchasing Agent created by this article for the
Borough of Westville shall be appointed annually by the governing
body at a salary established by the governing body in the Salary Ordinance.
B.
The Purchasing Agent appointed by the governing body shall be a "qualified"
purchasing agent pursuant to the qualifications set forth within N.J.S.A.
40A:11-9 et seq.
A.
The Purchasing Agent shall:
(1)
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 Borough of Westville.
(2)
Supervise and administer all joint purchasing agreements between
the Borough of Westville and other contracting units of the State
of New Jersey.
(3)
Perform such other duties as directed by the Chief Financial Officer.
B.
The Purchasing Agent is authorized to advertise for and receive bids
in connection with all purchases, contracts or agreements, in accordance
with the provision of the Local Public Contracts Law; however, the
governing body 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.
Having appointed a qualified Purchasing Agent pursuant to N.J.S.A.
40A:11-9b, the Borough of Westville desires and elects to increase
the bid threshold to $40,000 with a quote threshold of $6,000, pursuant
to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-3c, which threshold may be adjusted, from time
to time, by the Governor pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-3c. The governing
body reserves, however, the right and discretion to establish a lower
bid threshold to encourage greater competition between vendors.
