[Adopted 8-18-2016 by L.L. No. 2-2016]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
BEST VALUE
The purchases of apparatus, materials, equipment or supplies,
or to contract for services related to the installation, maintenance
or repair of apparatus, materials, equipment, and supplies through
the use of a contract let by the United States of America or any agency
thereof, any state or any other political subdivision or district
therein, if such contract was let to the lowest responsible bidder
or on the basis of best value in a manner consistent with the provisions
of General Municipal Law § 103 as now existing or as may
hereafter be amended.
On and after the effective date of this article, the department
head or other person authorized by the Town for purchasing of apparatus,
materials, equipment or supplies, or to contract for services related
to the installation, maintenance or repair of apparatus, materials,
equipment, and supplies may award purchase contracts, including contracts
for service work, but excluding any purchase contract necessary for
the completion of a public works contract pursuant to Labor Law Article
8, on the basis of best value, as defined herein, to a responsive
and responsible bidder or offeror.