Best Value Procurement
Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson 4-21-2014 by L.L. No. 1-2014. Amendments noted where applicable.
§ 79-1
Authority.
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson hereby enacts this chapter pursuant to State of New York General Municipal Law § 103(1) and of all other applicable laws.
§ 79-2
Authorization to use best value standard.
The Village of Croton-on-Hudson hereby authorizes the use of the best value standard as part of Village of Croton-on-Hudson procurement policies.
§ 79-3
Definition of "best value.".
"Best value" is defined in New York State Finance Law § 163. When awarding contracts under the best value standard, the Village of Croton-on-Hudson must consider the overall combination of quality, price, and other elements of the required commodity or service that in total are optimal relative to the needs of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson. Use of the best value standard must rely, wherever possible, on objective and quantifiable analysis. The best value standard may identify as a quantitative factor whether offerers are small businesses or certified minority- or women-owned business enterprises as defined in New York Executive Law § 310. The best value standard may only be used for purchase contracts, which includes contracts for service work, but excludes any purchase contracts necessary for the completion of a public works contract pursuant to Article 8 of the Labor Law.
§ 79-4
Procurement policy.
The Village of Croton-on-Hudson shall update its procurement policy in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.