Assistant Commissioner / ACCO

About the role

The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The New York City Police Department strives to foster a safe and fair city through strategic innovation and deployment of resources, focusing on both crime prevention and addressing quality-of-life concerns while building lasting community relationships. Under the executive direction of the Deputy Commissioner of Management and Budget (Chief Financial Officer) and with broad latitude to exercise independent judgment, action and decision making, the Assistant Commissioner/ Agency Chief Contracting Officer (ACCO) is responsible for the management of all agency procurement functions in accordance with the New York City Charter, the New York City Procurement Policy Board Rules and other applicable federal, State and City laws, rules and procedures. The ACCO is a position delegated authority under the Agency Head to organize and supervise the procurement activity of subordinate agency staff in conjunction with the City Chief Procurement Officer in the Mayor's Office of Contract Services. Duties will include but are not limited to the following: - Ensure that the NYPD's procurement and contracting activities are administered effectively and efficiently to meet the needs of Department commands for various goods and services in a timely fashion. - Advise the Deputy Commissioner of Management and Budget with respect to procurement related matters including but not limited to sourcing, procurement scope development, contract management, contract public hearings and disputes with contractors. - Direct the Department's procurement and contract management processes, in consultation with the Deputy Commissioner of Management and Budget, including: decisions to contract out for goods and services; preparation and issuance of specifications; solicitation of competitive and non-competitive bids and proposals; evaluation of bids and proposals and awarding of contracts; negotiation of price and other contract terms and conditions with vendors; approval of contract awards, contract renewals and modifications; processing of small purchases; formulation of required documentation; contract registration and monitoring the performance of contractors. - Conduct vendor integrity reviews and make vendor responsibility determinations that a vendor is capable of fully performing the contract requirements and possesses business integrity to be awarded contract funds by public tax monies. - Serve as a subject matter expert concerning the City's PPB Rules, policies and procedures as well as directives issued by the Office of the Comptroller. - Ensure the integrity of the procurement process; advising the Deputy Commissioner Management and Budget on decisions concerning contract awards. - Manage contract compliance including monitoring contractor payments to subcontractors and compliance with the City Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) participation requirements on prime contracts and subcontracts. - Liaise with the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) and monitor agency requests for Department and citywide requirements contracts for goods and purchase orders sent to DCAS. The Contract Administration Section (CAS) is responsible for the procurement and management of various Department large-scale and multi-year contracts and agreements for goods, services, construction and information technology to support NYPD operations. CAS processes such contracts through City procurement and financial systems in accordance with the PPB Rules. Typical procurement source selection methods include but are not limited to Competitive Sealed Bidding, Competitive Sealed Proposal (RFP), Negotiated Acquisition, Sole Source, Intergovernmental, M/WBE Non-Competitive Small Purchases, Emergency Purchases and Demonstration Projects. Contract management actions processed by CAS include Renewals, Contract Amendments/Modifications, Change Orders, Extensions, Direct Orders and Encumbrances. CAS is also responsible for contractor outreach and contract compliance including but not limited to M/WBE participation goals and Prevailing Wage requirements under NYS Labor Law. The Quartermaster Section (QMS) maintains central warehouse distribution points for all NYPD equipment and supplies. QMS is responsible for processing Direct Orders through DCAS citywide requirements contracts, M/WBE Non-Competitive Small Purchases as well as "5+10" Small Purchases and Micro Purchases of certain goods and services for all NYPD commands, including ensuring the timely and accurate processing of purchase documents in compliance with procurement directives and policies. Additionally, QMS is responsible for the warehousing and distribution of supplies, furniture, and equipment. This includes Personnel Protective Equipment, as