8 | A u d i t o f Cooperative P u r c h a s e R e q u e s t N J P A J u l y 2 0 2 1 Management Response Section 5 Pricing, Subsection H, Sourced Good or Open Market Item, of the Sourcewell contract addresses the ability for NJPA member to buy items under the contract that are not included in the vendor’s line‐item price list or catalog. As stated in Section 5.25, this method of procurement serves “to provide a more complete contract solution to meet our members’ needs.” The Fleet Services Division maintains that trailers and trailered equipment are used as an extension of the vehicles to provide more flexibility for the tow vehicle for greater efficiency and economies. Fleet Services will ensure that supporting documentation for such items indicate that the purchases were “Sourced Products/Equipment” or “Open Market Items” and will also ensure that all other contracted cooperatives (such as the Florida Sheriff’s Association) are reviewed to determine if similar products such as trailers and trailered equipment are available under those contracts.
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