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Commissioners press Purchasing on use of county, state and regional co‑ops for contracts
Summary
A prolonged exchange during the Hudson County caucus examined when the county uses State or county cooperative purchasing contracts versus running local bids. Purchasing told commissioners departments request products and Purchasing checks co‑ops and State contracts; commissioners asked for examples comparing convenience versus price.
A lengthy exchange at the March 25 caucus focused on Hudson County’s purchasing practices and use of cooperative contracts. Commissioner William O'Dea pressed Purchasing and administration officials for examples showing when the county accepts the convenience of piggybacking on cooperative purchasing agreements versus going to a competitive local bid.
Purchasing representative Harold Shower told the Board that departments are the technical experts who specify desired parts or services; Purchasing…
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