Purchasing

Phone: 914-670-3110
Fax: 914-835-2588
E-Mail: purchasing@harrison-ny.gov

The Purchasing Department is responsible for: 

1. Obtaining materials, supplies, equipment and service for all Town departments, Fire Districts #1 and # 2, and Water District #1.
2. Preparing specifications for bids, as well as advertising, mailing, receiving, reviewing and tabulating bids.
3. Maintaining all inventory and fixed asset records, as well as a salvage program.

General Municipal Law requires purchase contracts exceeding $10,000, and Public Works contracts exceeding $20,000, be awarded to the lowest, responsible bidder, after public advertising requesting sealed bids. Exceptions to the above procedures are purchases made under New York State Contracts, Westchester County Contracts, New York State Industries for the Blind or the New York State Department of Corrections. Contracts based on Department requisitions, are obtained for materials, supplies and equipment which are not purchased through the above methods.

The buying history is reviewed annually. The aggregate amount is the basis for determining how items will be purchased.

These policies and procedures are designed to encourage competition, guard against favoritism and secure the best work or goods at the lowest price practicable. Opportunities are provided for all responsible vendors to do business with the Town-Village of Harrison upon request.