§ 3-13 Government-to-Government Purchases.
RCNY § 3-13
(a)Policy. In addition to other procurement methods authorized by law, government-to-government purchases may be made pursuant to this section when it is in the City's best interest to procure from another governmental entity goods, services, construction, or construction-related services. In such cases, the accepted price, terms, and conditions shall be achieved through negotiation between the agency and the governmental entity. Except for this section, these Rules shall not apply to these procurements.
(b)Preliminary discussions. An agency may engage in preliminary discussions with a governmental entity to explore the feasibility of a government-to-government purchase. Discussions are not negotiations for the selection of a vendor.
(c)Determination. Prior to entering into a government-to-government purchase, the ACCO shall make a determination citing the reasons why a government-to-government purchase is in the best interest of the City. The ACCO shall further determine that the price is fair and reasonable, taking into consideration the circumstances that otherwise make it in the City's best interest to enter into such purchase. Such determinations shall be approved by the CCPO, which approval shall not be delegated.
(d)Public notice.
(1)Notice of intent. Notice of intent to enter into a government-to-government purchase exceeding the small purchase limits shall be published at least once in the City Record at least ten calendar days before negotiations are expected to begin and shall be posted on the City’s website in a location that is accessible by the public simultaneously with its publication.
(2)Content. Such notice shall include: (i) agency name; (ii) PIN; (iii) title and/or brief description of the goods, services, or construction; (iv) estimated quantity, if any; (v) name of the governmental entity; (vi) how qualified vendors may express their interest in providing such goods, services, or construction in the future; (vii) due date; and (viii) a summary of the basis for the determination to use this procurement method.
(e)Notice of vendor selection.
