New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

New Jersey Senate Bill S1442

Introduced
1/9/24  

Caption

Modifies use of cooperative purchasing agreements by certain public contracting units for construction services; prohibits time-and-materials contracts in certain circumstances; allows indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity public contracts in certain circumstances.

Impact

One of the major results of implementing this bill would be a more stringent framework surrounding public contracting and procurement processes. The prohibition of time-and-materials contracts for public works projects seeks to enforce more structured and predictable pricing models, potentially leading to more accountable budget expenditures in public service projects. Furthermore, by enforcing the application of the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act to these agreements, the bill aims to protect workers' rights and ensure fair compensation within the public sector labor market.

Summary

Senate Bill S1442 proposes modifications to the use of cooperative purchasing agreements specifically for construction services utilized by various public contracting units in New Jersey. The bill stipulates that cooperative purchasing agreements can only be used for public works projects when there is compliance with competitive bidding requirements, ensuring projects are awarded through a contracting unit within the state. This aims to enhance cost-effectiveness and standardization across public contracts.

Contention

A key point of contention in the discussions around S1442 may arise from its restrictions on the flexibility typically afforded to public contracting units under existing law. Critics may argue that the stringent requirements for cooperative purchasing might hinder municipalities and counties by limiting their options for procurement. Proponents, on the other hand, maintain that the enhancements to integrity and transparency in the procurement process will ultimately benefit the taxpayer and improve the quality of services rendered.

Companion Bills

NJ A4025

Same As Modifies use of cooperative purchasing agreements by certain public contracting units for construction services; prohibits time-and-materials contracts in certain circumstances; allows indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity public contracts in certain circumstances.

NJ S4057

Carry Over Modifies use of cooperative purchasing agreements by certain public contracting units for construction services; prohibits time-and-materials contracts in certain circumstances; allows indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity public contracts in certain circumstances.

Previously Filed As

NJ S4057

Modifies use of cooperative purchasing agreements by certain public contracting units for construction services; prohibits time-and-materials contracts in certain circumstances; allows indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity public contracts in certain circumstances.

NJ A4025

Modifies use of cooperative purchasing agreements by certain public contracting units for construction services; prohibits time-and-materials contracts in certain circumstances; allows indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity public contracts in certain circumstances.

NJ S3041

Prohibits cooperative from receiving public works contract when cooperative-approved vendor fails to pay prevailing wage; concerns cooperative purchasing agreements with other states; and permits contracting units to award certain indefinite contracts.

NJ A4194

Prohibits cooperative from receiving public works contract when cooperative-approved vendor fails to pay prevailing wage; concerns cooperative purchasing agreements with other states; and permits contracting units to award certain indefinite contracts.

NJ S3811

Revises definition of "contracting unit" for government cooperative purchasing agreements.

NJ A5019

Revises definition of "contracting unit" for government cooperative purchasing agreements.

NJ S3744

Expands competitive contracting for local contracting units and boards of education; permits county colleges to utilize competitive contracting.

NJ A4940

Expands competitive contracting for local contracting units and boards of education; permits county colleges to utilize competitive contracting.

NJ A838

Allows local contracting unit to accept bid up to five percent more than lowest responsible bid under certain circumstances.

NJ HB662

Procurement - Indefinite Quantity Contracts - Authorization

Similar Bills

NJ A4025

Modifies use of cooperative purchasing agreements by certain public contracting units for construction services; prohibits time-and-materials contracts in certain circumstances; allows indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity public contracts in certain circumstances.

NJ S4057

Modifies use of cooperative purchasing agreements by certain public contracting units for construction services; prohibits time-and-materials contracts in certain circumstances; allows indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity public contracts in certain circumstances.

NJ A4194

Prohibits cooperative from receiving public works contract when cooperative-approved vendor fails to pay prevailing wage; concerns cooperative purchasing agreements with other states; and permits contracting units to award certain indefinite contracts.

NJ S3041

Prohibits cooperative from receiving public works contract when cooperative-approved vendor fails to pay prevailing wage; concerns cooperative purchasing agreements with other states; and permits contracting units to award certain indefinite contracts.

CA SB1366

Department of General Services: job order contracting procurement procedure: pilot.

CA AB618

Local Agency Public Construction Act: job order contracting: school districts: community college districts.

ND HB1122

State purchasing practices.

DC PR25-0141

District of Columbia Housing Authority Procurement Regulations Approval Resolution of 2023