https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/ad985fcf5a45ae04c1087e1abf718cd5.pdf 27908f90a3d8987416f54baef3ba75fd PDF Text Text April 3, 2023 VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW PURCHASE ORDER & PROCUREMENT POLICY VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW PURCHASING POLICY Maintenance of an accurate expenditure system provides the Village with proper budgetary control. According to New York State Audit & Control municipalities must maintain an encumbrance system of accounting, thereby allowing administrators to know exactly how much of any given budget appropriation remains unexpended. Expenditures for goods and services are initiated by the creation of a purchase order (PO). This includes most village expenditures: purchasing of merchandise, bid items, contractual payments, and insurance. When a bid is accepted and goes to contract, a purchase order should be written. The same applies to insurance premiums. A Purchase Order must be obtained prior to incurring an expense. Below is the Village’s PO procedure which must be followed: 1. The Department Head will fill out a purchase order request form before a purchase is completed for all aggregate purchases over $1,500.00. The purchase order request form will include the following information:  Budget appropriation code  Vendor number, vendor name and address  Description of merchandise - quantity, unit price, extended totals, final total and any other pertinent information  Department Head’s signature  Village Treasurer signature  State or County contract # if applicable & pertinent information  Board Resolution if the purchase is a bidded item The Department will use the purchase order request form to fill out the above information and submit to the Finance Department. If this is a new vendor, the Department will be required to submit the following information to the Finance Department before a purchase order can be provided:  Vendor name, address  W-9 for vendors 2. The Department approved purchase order request form is submitted to the Finance Department for verification that there are funds remaining in the budget code and that the proper purchasing policies have been followed (see below such as quotes were obtained if the aggregate purchase was over $1,500.00). After all the required signatures are provided, a PO with a purchase order # will be submitted to the Department. 2023-2024 Procurement Policy.doc 1 4/4/2023 �3. The Department will then submit the purchase order number or a copy of the PO to the vendor with all the supporting documentation. The PO number must be written on the invoice when submitted for payment. 4. If the expenditure is over-budget, the purchase order request form is returned to the Department of origin. Departments must code the expenditures to the correct line and if over-budget, then a budget line transfer is completed. A budget transfer form will be submitted indicating which appropriation line to transfer the budget amount from and to. 5. When a PO must be changed or adjusted, the Village Treasurer must increase or decrease the appropriate encumbrance. If the decision to cancel a PO is made, the Village Treasurer is notified on a timely basis so the budget can be adjusted accordingly. 6. When materials are received by the Department, the contents are verified against the packing slip; the receiving copies are marked “received,” dated, initialed and then forwarded to the Finance Department along with the invoice, the purchase order request form and supporting documentation. 7. When all verification is in place, the invoice and documentation will be audited and entered on a warrant. The total warrant will be presented to the Board of Trustees for approval and checks for the Mayor’s signature. If a Board member takes exception to a particular claim, it will be noted at the Board Meeting. 8. The paid invoice will be filed numerically by check number in the Finance Department for the current fiscal year and then stored per records management standards. 9. Blanket POs may be used for repeat vendors. A PO is requested for a dollar amount that is expected to be used for any time during the fiscal year and the department can re-use the same PO until it is fully expended. The purchase order form must be attached to each voucher until the PO is used up. The final purchase order form will be submitted with the last invoice that fully receives the PO and will mark the PO as closed. NOTE: When reimbursable expenses are incurred by village personnel, it is important to remember that the village is tax exempt. There must be receipts for all reimbursed expenses other than mileage. 2023-2024 Procurement Policy.doc 2 4/4/2023 �The following types of purchases are exempt from the purchase order requirements: 1. Employee personal services paid on a payroll. 2. Employee benefits required by law or authorized by a collective bargaining agreement or employment contract, as well as medical examination fees. 3. Employee expenses, such as conference expenses, mileage and other reimbursable expenses occurred in the performance of day-to-day duties. 4. Reasonable costs for prisoner meals. 5. Utility bills (Con Edison, NY Power Authority, monthly telephone charges). 6. Fuel and heating oil purchased under New York State Contract. 7. Postage and freight charges. 8. Reimbursement of petty cash funds. Payments to employees from petty cash shall be limited to $25.00. Any employee reimbursements in excess of $25.00 shall be paid on a claim voucher. 9. Debt service principal and interest payments. 10. Service contracts for legal and professional services. 11. Recurring monthly equipment lease and rental charges and annual service maintenance agreements. However, the initial acquisition of the equipment is subject to issuance of a purchase order. 12. Emergency or urgent purchases for which it is not possible to issue a purchase order beforehand. Under such circumstances, appropriate documentation and explanation will be attached. 13. Refuse and Organic Waste Disposal. Although purchase orders may not be required in these instances, it is still the responsibility of the Department Head to ensure that only those purchases of goods and services necessary to carry out the mission and functions of the Village are made, and that the best possible price is obtained. 2023-2024 Procurement Policy.doc 3 4/4/2023 �VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW PROCUREMENT POLICY Every prospective purchase of goods or services shall be evaluated to determine the applicability of GML, Section 103. Every village officer, board member, department head or other personnel with the requisite purchasing authority (hereinafter Purchaser) shall estimate the cumulative amount of the items of supply or equipment needed in a given fiscal year. This estimate shall include the canvass of other village departments and past history to determine the likely yearly value of the commodity to be acquired. The information gathered and conclusions reached shall be documented and kept with the file or other documentation supporting the purchase activity, which will be maintained by the Purchaser.  All aggregate purchases of supplies or equipment which will exceed $10,000 in the fiscal year, or any public works contracts over $20,000, shall be formally bid (competitive bidding) pursuant to GML, Section 103.  All estimated aggregate purchases of:   Less than $10,000 but greater than $3,000 requires an oral request by Purchaser for written quotes from at least 3 vendors.  Less than $3,000 but greater than $1,500 requires an oral request by Purchaser for written quotes from at least 2 vendors.  Less than $1,500 is left to the discretion of the Department Head. All estimated public works contracts of:  Less than $20,000 but greater than $5,000 requires an oral request by Purchaser for written quotes from at least 3 contractors.  Less than $5,000 but greater than $1,500 requires an oral request by Purchaser for written quotes from at least 2 contractors.  Less than $1,500 is left to the discretion of the Department Head. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: A request for proposals and evaluation of proposals can consider price plus other factors like experience, availability, staffing and suitability for needs. The process involves making a request for proposals from various firms or professionals, and then evaluating the proposals received. Depending on the complexity of the situation, you may prepare the RFP in-house or you may need to obtain a consultant to help you prepare it. A well-planned solicitation effort is needed to identify a sufficient number of qualified firms. To locate qualified firms, you may advertise in trade journals, check listings of professionals, internet advertising, talk to other local governments, etc. Any written RFP shall describe the desired goods, quantity and the particulars of delivery. The Purchaser shall compile a list of all vendors from whom written quotes have been requested and the written quotes offered. 2023-2024 Procurement Policy.doc 4 4/4/2023 �References to catalogs or price lists in appropriate cases may be substituted for obtaining verbal quotes. Also if quoted prices are below State or County Contracts price, no further quotes are required. All information gathered in complying with the procedures of this Guideline shall be preserved and filed with the documentation supporting the subsequent purchase or public works contract. Each purchaser will be responsible for obtaining and producing this documentation:  The lowest responsible proposal or quote shall be awarded the purchase or public works contract unless the Purchaser prepares a written justification providing reasons why it is in the best interest of the village and its taxpayers to make an award to other than the low bidder. If a bidder is not deemed responsible, facts supporting that judgment shall also be documented and filed with the record supporting the procurement.  A good faith effort shall be made to obtain the required number of proposals or quotations. If the Purchaser is unable to obtain the required number of proposals or quotations, the Purchaser shall document the attempt made at obtaining the proposals. In no event shall the inability to obtain the proposals or quotes be a bar to the procurement.  Except when directed by the Village Board, no solicitation of written proposals or quotations shall be required under the following circumstances: o Purchases under State or County contracts o Acquisition of professional services** o Emergencies as determined by Village Board resolution o Sole source situations (for example patented or monopoly items) o Goods purchased from agencies for the blind or severely handicapped o Goods purchased from correctional facilities. **Generally professional services involve specialized expertise, of professional judgment and/or high degree of creativity. 2023-2024 Procurement Policy.doc 5 4/4/2023 �Exceptions to the Procurement Requirements For those items not subject to competitive bidding such as professional services, emergencies, purchases under State or County contracts or procurements from sole sources, documentation could include a memo to the files which details why the procurement is not subject to competitive bidding and include:  a description of the professional services  a description of the facts giving rise to the emergency and that they meet the statutory criteria  copies of state or county contracts  a description of sole source items and how such determinations were made  opinion of municipal attorney. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: The procurement of professional services are not subject to the competitive bidding requirements as it is not considered a “purchase contract” or “contract for public work.” Professional services involve a specialized skill, training and expertise, use of professional judgment or discretion, and/or a high degree of creativity. An effective way to award contracts for professional services is to award them only after at least two professionals are contacted and asked to submit written proposals; such as architects, engineers, accountants, lawyers, underwriters, fiscal consultants and computer consultants. As with any Village purchase, cost should also be considered in selecting the best provider. EMERGENCIES: An exception to the competitive requirement exists for emergency situations. There are three basic statutory criteria to be met in order to fall within this exception: 1) the situation arises out of an accident or unforeseen occurrence or condition; 2) public buildings, public property or the life, health, safety or property of the political subdivision's residents are affected; and 3) the situation requires immediate action which cannot await competitive bidding. Even when an emergency exists, the public interest dictates that purchases are made at the lowest possible costs, seeking competition by informal solicitation of quotes or otherwise, to the extent practicable under the circumstances. STATE AND/OR COUNTY CONTRACT: Competitive bidding is not required for purchases made through New York State’s Office of General Services contract program. This program affords the opportunity for the Village to purchase numerous items at the same prices and under the same terms and conditions as the State. This exemption is further extended to purchases made under County Contracts. In both cases, it is critical to ensure that the vendor is currently listed with the State or County. Even if a price can be obtained that is at or below the State or County specified contract price, this does not preclude compliance with the Village’s Purchase Policy Guidelines. SOLE SOURCE: Competitive bidding is not required under section 103 of the General Municipal Law in those limited situations when there is only one possible source from which to procure goods and services required in the public interest, such as in the case of certain patented goods or services or public utility services. 2023-2024 Procurement Policy.doc 6 4/4/2023 �In making these determinations, the purchaser should document, among other things, the unique benefits of the patented item as compared to other items available in the marketplace; that no other item provides substantially equivalent or similar benefits; and that considering the benefits received, the cost of the item is reasonable. In addition that, as a matter of fact, there is no possibility of competition for the procurement of the goods. This policy shall be reviewed annually by the Village Board at its organizational meeting or as soon thereafter as is reasonably practicable. Payments Not Requiring Board of Trustees Audit and Approval In accordance with the exceptions provided by law, the following types of payments are not required to be submitted to the Board of Trustees for audit and approval: 1. Employee personal services paid on a payroll 2. Payment of employee benefits required by law or authorized by a collective bargaining agreement or employment contract 3. Payments due which are held by the Village Treasurer in a custodial or trust capacity for payroll purposes, such as remittance of payroll deductions 4. Interfund transfers and reimbursements made pursuant to the adopted budget. Prior to payment of unaudited bills, the Village Treasurer shall ensure that all such payments are sufficiently itemized, documented and approved. 2023-2024 Procurement Policy.doc 7 4/4/2023 �*ADDENDUM TO PURCHASING POLICY 3/23/09 “Per Chapter 402 of the Laws of 2007 requires that municipalities, by January 1, 2009, amend their procurement policies required under NYS General Municipal Law section 104(b) to include the names and titles of the individuals responsible for purchasing. The law also requires that this listing be updated annually” (NYS GFOA Newsletter Volume 29 #4). The following people are responsible for purchasing in the Village of Sleepy Hollow for their appropriate departments: Michelle McLean Anthony Giaccio Kevin Smith Angela Martello William Ryan Sara A. DiGiacomo Sean McCarthy Matthew Arone Anthony Bueti Paula A. 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