QUESTION
What are the differences between NYCHA's and the city's micro purchasing processes?
0:45:22
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The Department of Investigation's Commissioner is unable to detail differences between NYCHA's and the city's micro purchasing processes, but mentions NYCHA's no-bid process is designed for quick work without extensive bidding.
- NYCHA's no-bid process aims to expedite work without an extensive bidding process.
- The city has other more efficient contracting processes like negotiated acquisitions.
- The Commissioner offers to gather more information upon request.
- The Commissioner acknowledges a lack of detailed knowledge on the subject.
Julie Won
0:45:22
So to zoom out a little bit for especially, our nitrile residents were here to testify, could you help us understand the difference between Nitecha's micro purchasing process and the city's micro purchasing process for other city agencies if there are any differences.
Jocelyn Strauber
0:45:38
Yeah, you know, again, this is this is not an area that I can really speak to in detail, the nicer process, the the no bid process, was specifically designed, and it's a model that's used in other housing developments throughout the country.
0:45:55
It's a model that's specifically designed to ensure that work can be done promptly without requiring an extensive bidding process.
0:46:03
There are certainly ways within the city's contracting process, negotiated acquisitions, and other ways of contracting that are more efficient.
0:46:12
But again, I can't I can't really speak to the details of the difference between the NYCHA contracting process and the city's process.
Julie Won
0:46:19
Okay.
Jocelyn Strauber
0:46:20
Certainly, if that's you know, I can I can try to get more information about that if that's something you'd like us to kind of fill out the picture for you?
0:46:26
But but, unfortunately, I can't I can't give you more on that right now.
Julie Won
0:46:30
Okay.
0:46:30
We'll follow-up.
