Niagara County Purchasing Division
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Philo J. Brooks County Office Building |
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1st Floor |
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59 Park Avenue |
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Lockport, NY 14094 |
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Purchasing
The Budget and Management Department administers the purchasing function
for Niagara County. This includes the procurement of materials, supplies,
equipment, and services.
The Purchasing Division assures that the County is provided with the
highest quality goods and services in the most cost-effective way
possible. We achieve this by utilizing Sealed Bid, Request for Proposal
and Quoting procedures. While Purchasing does not provide services
directly to the public, the use of good procurement practices and the wise
expenditure of taxpayer dollars indirectly benefits all.
The Purchasing Division operates in accordance with
New York State Procurement Law 103 and 104b
and the monetary values established by the Niagara County Legislature.
Finally, Purchasing has been assigned the responsibility of the inventory
control and appraisal of County property for purposes of fixed assets. We
are responsible for the storage, disposal of surplus, obsolete, defective
county equipment and material through the use of a public bidding process
and auction.
In summary, the Niagara County Purchasing Division has many roles. Some of
these are providing end users with expertise on the procurement process;
serving as an advisor and assisting management and county departments with
spending questions, and providing knowledge of municipal procurement
requirements.
Niagara County Purchasing acts as a monitor ("watch-dog") of county
purchases to ensure procurement laws and county policies are met.