The goal of the Purchasing Department is to provide the highest quality of goods and services to the various departments within the City of South Amboy in a timely manner and at the lowest possible price.

Services

A. Promote ethics, efficiency, economy, and effectiveness and full, fair, free, open competition.                        

• To purchase the: Right Quality                                       
• in the: Right Quantity                                          
• for the: Right Price                                      
• from the: Right Source                                              
• at the: Right Time                                          
• in the: Right Manner

… and in accordance with sound procurement practices and policies; the Local Public Contract Laws and Rules; and other governing statutes and regulations.

B. Balance centralization of the purchasing function against decentralized using agencies. What is needed and when it is needed is best understood by the using agency while the lowest possible cost or greatest net savings is a function of purchasing control.

C. Facilitate Purchasing/Vendor relationships and department/vendor relationships through impartial, ethical standards and behavior.

Doing Business with the City of South Amboy

The City of South Amboy obtains price quotes for all purchases between $6,600.00 and $44,000.00; uses State Contract Vendors or Approved Cooperative Purchasing Contracts; and solicits bids for any purchases above $44,000.00. All purchases by the City are authorized by the issuance of a purchase order and no order should be accepted by any vendor without a copy of the signed purchase order.

In the case of an eminent emergency, which directly affects the public health, safety or welfare, and requires the immediate delivery of goods or the performance of service(s) shall have the consent of the City Business Administrator, Purchasing Agent, and Chief Finance Officer.  The Department Head may purchase necessary supplies, materials, services and or/ equipment.  This authority is very narrowly construed.

Request for Quotation (RFQ)

Purchases between $6,600.00 and the statutory bid threshold of $44,000.00 will generally require a Request for Quotation. The Purchasing Department will solicit these quotes in various manners, including but not limited to utilizing public auction web sites and requesting quotes from various vendors.

Request for Bid (RFB)

According to State Statute, the City is required to solicit formal bids for products, services or public improvements when the cost exceeds the statutory bid threshold of $44,000.00.

Generally, there is no charge for a set of specifications. However, for a package that contains plans or detailed specifications, there may be a fee. Vendors are encouraged to read the Home News Tribune for current RFB announcements.

RFBs are publicly opened and available for inspection after all bids have been opened. After all submitted bids are evaluated, the lowest Responsible and Responsive Bidder is awarded the contract within 60 days. Exception to this schedule would be in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A-11-24. Award to the winning vendor will be made by formal resolution of the Governing Body.

Required Vendor Registration

According to State Law, the Township is required to have proof of a business organization's registration with the Department of Treasury before a purchase order/voucher can be issued. All vendors must also submit a W-9 Form – Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification.

Notice to Contractors

The Public Works Contractor Registration Act was amended in June, 2003. After this date every contractor who enters into a contract with the Township, which is subject to the provisions of the "NJ Prevailing Wage Act" and any subcontractor or lower tier subcontractor of a contractor, must have a registration certificate issued by the NJ Department of Labor. 

Contractors can obtain application forms by calling the NJ Department of Labor at 609-292-9464.

REQUIREMENTS OF VENDORS CONDUCTING BUSINESS WITH THE CITY OF SOUTH AMBOY & REQUIREMENTS TO RECEIVE PAYMENT FROM THE CITY OF SOUTH AMBOY

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SOUTH AMBOY MUNICIPAL PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACTS:

1. No official, employee or agent of the City of South Amboy is permitted to accept gift(s) from vendors or others conducting business with the To City of South Amboy.
    
2. All materials or services furnished on this Purchase Order are specific and subject to City inspection and approval within a reasonable time after delivery at the South Amboy destination indicated on the Purchase Order.  Materials or services other than those specified in this Purchase Order shall not be substituted without prior, written authority from the City of South Amboy Administrator.  Material rejected will be returned at the vendor’s risk and expense.
    
3. The quantity of material ordered must not be exceeded without prior written authority being first obtained from the City of South Amboy Administrator. Back orders are prohibited!
    
4. Damage to any material not packed to ensure proper protection to same shall be charged to vendor.  Packages must be marked plainly with shipper’s name and City’s delivery destination.  No charges are allowed for boxing or crating unless previously agreed upon in writing by the City of South Amboy Administrator.
    
5. Failure of a Bidder to execute a Purchase Order awarded to him/her or to comply with any of the terms and conditions therein may disqualify him/her from receiving future orders and shall be considered a breach.
    
6. The City of South Amboy when requesting a price quotation shall request your most competitive price per item(s) only once.  All prices quoted shall include all transportation, delivery and unloading costs fully prepaid, F.O.B. destination.
    
7. All materials, supplies, equipment and vehicles shall be shipped F.O.B. destination, unloaded, inside delivery, upstairs/downstairs and debris removed.  The Township will not pay freight or express delivery charges.  Deliveries shall be made between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday excluding City holidays at the location indicated on the Purchase Order.
    
8. The City can only purchase materials, supplies, services, equipment and vehicles via a fully executed City of South Amboy Purchase Order.  Employees or officials do not have the authority to purchase or commit funds on behalf of the City of South Amboy.
    
9. All materials and supplies purchased must be labeled according to the NJ Worker & Community Right To Know Act, N.J.S.A. 34:5-1 et. seq.  Specifically, 34:5A-30.  Labels and MSDS sheets must be supplied upon delivery of the materials and/or supplies.
    
10. Vendor accepting this purchase order certifies compliance with federal and state regulations regarding equal employment opportunity without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, creed, color, ancestry, age, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, familial status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States or nationality and prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability.
     
11. The Vendor acknowledges receipt of Affirmative Action Exhibit A and the vendor agrees to comply with NJSA 10:5-31 et. seq. and NJAC 17:27.
     
12. Your Business Registration Certificate according to P.L. 2004, C57 must be submitted to the municipality prior to conducting business with the City of South Amboy.
     
13. The City of South Amboy complies with the NJ Prompt Payment Law for construction work. Visit the municipal website described below to submit a “City of South Amboy complete voucher” and other requirements.
     
14. Chapter 271, PL 2005 requires all business entities who receive $50,000 or more from public contracts with public entitles to file a report with the NJ Election Law Enforcement Commission. (ELEC) Additional information is available from ELEC at 888-313-3532 or at www.elec.state.nj.us.
     
15. Only the terms and conditions of this South Amboy Municipal Purchase Order contract shall govern this transaction.  The vendor shall not attach any other terms or conditions.
     
16. The vendor shall pay prevailing wage rates where applicable for public work.
     
17. All vendors doing business with the City of South Amboy must submit a completed W-9 Form Request for Taxpayer ID#.
     
18. It is the policy of the City of South Amboy that all contractors, vendors or entities performing work or service that could otherwise be performed by the City of South Amboy to treat the public, employees, volunteers and other persons in a manner consistent with all applicable civil rights laws and regulations including, but not limited to the Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 as subsequently amended, the New Jersey Law against Discrimination, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Conscientious Employee Protection Act. Discrimination, harassment and civil rights shall be defined for purposes of this policy using the latest definitions contained in the applicable Federal and State Laws concerning discrimination, harassment and civil rights.
     
19. The vendor acknowledges receipt of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Policy.
     
20. The City’s notice that it complies with the vendor’s obligation to comply when receiving a City of South Amboy purchase order/contract.  See the Civil Rights Policy Resolution #161-2015 under forms.
     
21. All Vendors shall comply with Truth in Contracting Laws: NJSA 2C:21-34, 2C:27-10 and 2C:27-11.
     
22. The Vendor shall hold and save the City of South Amboy, harmless from liability (of any nature or kind) for or on account of the use of any copyrighted, secret process, patented invention, equipment or any other item used in the performance of contract.
     
23. In accordance with NJAC 17:44-2.2, the vendor shall maintain all documentation related to products, transactions or services under this contract for a period of five years from the date of final payment. Such records shall be made available to the New Jersey Office of the State Comptroller upon request.
     
24. Vendors performing work or providing services to the City are prohibited from commenting on the City of South Amboy municipal social media sites.

City of South Amboy’s requirement for compliance with the NJ Prompt Pay Law for Construction and vendor’s responsibilities relative to Pay to Play and Old Bridge’s Civil Rights Policy and Americans with Disabilities Act and Affirmative Action are listed above.

PAYMENT POLICY FOR NON-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES AND GOODS

1. Vendor must sign the City of South Amboy voucher (attached to the Purchase Order), certifying that their claim for payment is correct and the vendor accepts the terms and conditions as set forth herein.  The vendor then immediately returns the Township voucher to the City of South Amboy, Finance Department, 140 North Broadway, South Amboy, New Jersey 08879, upon placement of order or furnishing the goods or services to the City.  Do not send the City voucher and your invoice to the shipping address.
    
2. The City of South Amboy Department Director who received the item(s) or service(s) is required to sign the Purchase Order, certifying all items were received in full as listed on the Purchase Order.
    
3. Payments are approved by the City of South Amboy Township Council at its business meetings held on the first and third Tuesday of each month.  Completed and signed City of South Amboy vouchers must be submitted to the Finance Department at least one (1) week prior to the aforementioned meeting dates for payment consideration.
    
4. The City of South Amboy does not pay any late fees or interest charges.
    
5. The City of South Amboy is tax-exempt from Federal or State taxes under the provision of the New Jersey Sales & Use Tax Act (Chapter 30, Laws of 1960).  The City of South Amboy Tax Identification No. is: 22-6002300.