[Adopted 4-15-1980 by Ord. No. 80-12 as
Art. IV of Ch. 5 of the 1979 Code; amended in its entirety 9-25-2018 by Ord. No. O-18-041]
There is hereby created the position of Purchasing Agent for
the Township of Montclair.
The Purchasing Agent shall be under the supervision of the Director
of the Department of Finance.
The Purchasing Agent shall be appointed by the Township Manager.
The Purchasing Agent shall have, on behalf of the Township Council
of the Township of Montclair, the authority, responsibility and accountability
for the purchasing activity pursuant to 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 conduct
any activities as may be necessary or appropriate to the purchasing
function of the Township of Montclair.
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.
[Amended 12-19-2023 by Ord. No. O-23-41]
The Township of Montclair's bid threshold shall be equal to
the threshold amount adjusted by the Governor of New Jersey pursuant
to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-3c, as permitted by law.
