For the purposes of this chapter, the following
terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the meanings
given herein:
The Purchasing Agent of the City or the authorized designee
of the City who has the authority, responsibility and accountability
for the purchasing activity of the municipality and may conduct any
activities as may be necessary or appropriate to the purchasing function
of the contracting unit.
All utility services; window cleaning service; leases for
all grounds, buildings, office or other space required by the using
agencies; and the rental, repair or maintenance of equipment, machinery
and other City-owned real and personal property. The term shall not
include professional and other contractual services which are in their
nature unique and not subject to competition.
A pressing need for public expenditure affecting the public
health, safety or welfare that requires the immediate delivery of
goods or the performance of services.
Any work, labor, commodities, equipment, materials or supplies
of any tangible or intangible nature, except real property or any
interest therein, provided or performed through a contract awarded
by the purchasing agent, including goods and property subject to N.J.S.A.
12A:2-101 et seq.
All references refer to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.
The least possible amount that meets all requirements of
the request of the City.
The bidder or vendor:
Able to complete the contract in accordance with its requirements,
including but not limited to requirements pertaining to experience,
moral integrity, operating capacity, financial capacity, credit, and
workforce, equipment and facilities availability.
Conforming in all material respects to the terms and conditions,
specifications, legal requirements and other provisions of the request
as determined by the City.
The provisions of this chapter shall be liberally construed
to grant the municipality the greatest latitude authorized pursuant
to the Local Public Contracts Law. Conflicts between this chapter
and the Local Public Contracts Law shall be construed in favor of
the Local Public Contracts Law.[1]
Any department, agency, commission, board or other unit in
the City government including the Boards of Police, Fire and Water.
Any autonomous unit in the City government which controls
expenditures of funds appropriated to it by the City or other governmental
unit.
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Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.
