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Board authorizes 'best value' bidding method consistent with state law
Summary
The Board authorized use of a Best Value Award methodology for purchase contracts (excluding Article 8 public works), citing Section 103 of the General Municipal Law and Section 163 of the State Finance Law.
The Board voted unanimously to authorize use of a Best Value Award methodology in the competitive bidding process for purchase contracts at its Aug. 26 meeting.
The motion, offered by Talia Pallozzi and seconded by Daniella Richards, allows the district to award certain purchase contracts on the basis of best value instead of lowest bid, while excluding purchase contracts necessary for completion of public works contracts governed by Article 8 of the New York Labor Law. The resolution cites Section 103 of the General Municipal Law and Section 163 of the State Finance Law as the legal authorization. The motion passed with a recorded vote of Ayes 7, Nays 0. RESO #21-08/26/2024.
The change affects how the district evaluates vendors for services and purchases outside of Article 8 public works contracts; specifics of how best value will be implemented (criteria, scoring) were not detailed in the minutes and would be a future administrative matter.
