Purchasing

The Purchasing Department is responsible for the procurement of all Township equipment, supplies, and services; helps monitor departmental budgets and spending; and serves as the Township's accounts payable liaison with vendors.

The Purchasing Agent monitors the Township's compliance with the Local Public Contracts Law, helps develop bid specifications and oversees all Public Bid openings. All current bid announcements can be viewed on the Township web site, and are advertised in the Bergen Record.

The Department also conducts public auctions of surplus Township equipment and supplies. The Purchasing Agent is the Township's liaison with the New Jersey State Cooperative Purchasing Program and the Bergen County Cooperative Purchasing System.

The Purchasing Agent oversees compliance with State Affirmative Action Public Contract Regulations, New Jersey State Prevailing Wage Requirements, State regulations pertaining to New Jersey Business Registration Certificates, and assists in Pay to Play oversight.