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New Jersey Assembly Bill A2876

New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

New Jersey Assembly Bill A2876

Introduced
1/9/24  

Caption

Provides equitable relief to State contractors who sustained unanticipated expenses due to price escalation for construction materials.

Impact

The bill allows for adjustments to the terms and conditions of certain state contracts if material costs increase by more than five percent from the time the contract is awarded. Contractors seeking adjustments must provide documented evidence of increased costs, which will be reviewed by the Department of the Treasury. Notably, these adjustments are capped at no more than five percent over the original costs and are intended to enable equitable management of state resources and maintain the integrity of public works.

Summary

A2876 is a legislative bill introduced in New Jersey aimed at providing equitable relief to State contractors who have experienced unforeseen expenses due to the escalation of construction material prices. This legislation comes in response to significant disparities faced by contractors after being awarded contracts through public bidding processes. As prices for materials soared unexpectedly, many contractors found themselves in precarious financial situations, threatening their ability to meet contract obligations effectively.

Contention

There has been some debate surrounding this bill, primarily focused on its implications for public transparency and accountability. Critics may argue that such adjustments could lead to potential abuses where contractors might inflate costs. Additionally, validity in auditing the actual expenses incurred by contractors, as evaluated against market indexes, remains a contentious point. Proponents of the bill emphasize the necessity of allowing adjustments to prevent net losses and uphold the public interest in efficiently administered contracts.

Expiration

Provisions of this bill are set to expire on June 30, 2023, indicating that its applicability is meant to be immediate but is not designed for long-term implementation. This expiration date necessitates that contract amendments and any necessary financial adjustments be undertaken swiftly to prevent disruptions in ongoing and future state contracts.

Companion Bills

NJ A4718

Carry Over Provides equitable relief to State contractors who sustained unanticipated expenses due to price escalation for construction materials.

Previously Filed As

NJ A4718

Provides equitable relief to State contractors who sustained unanticipated expenses due to price escalation for construction materials.

NJ A2023

Provides equitable relief to government contractors who have sustained unanticipated expenses due to increases for construction materials; appropriates $25 million.

NJ A5536

Provides equitable relief to government contractors who have sustained unanticipated expenses due to increases for construction materials; appropriates $25 million.

NJ S3775

Provides equitable relief to government contractors who have sustained unanticipated expenses due to increases for construction materials; appropriates $25 million.

NJ A05684

Relates to amending state construction and commodity contracts to provide equitable relief to contractors who have sustained unanticipated expenses by reason of construction materials price escalations.

NJ A05758

Relates to amending state construction and commodity contracts to provide equitable relief to contractors who have sustained unanticipated expenses by reason of construction materials price escalations.

NJ S2909

Authorizes DOT to compensate certain contractors and subcontractors affected by supply chain shortages; appropriates $10 million.

NJ SB359

In procurement organization, further providing for powers and duties of Department of General Services and providing for limited contract adjustment due to construction material price escalation.

NJ HB1514

In procurement organization, further providing for powers and duties of Department of General Services and providing for limited contract adjustment due to construction material price escalation.

NJ A4374

Authorizes DOT to compensate certain contractors and subcontractors affected by supply chain shortages; appropriates $10 million.

Similar Bills

NJ A4718

Provides equitable relief to State contractors who sustained unanticipated expenses due to price escalation for construction materials.

NJ A5536

Provides equitable relief to government contractors who have sustained unanticipated expenses due to increases for construction materials; appropriates $25 million.

NJ S3775

Provides equitable relief to government contractors who have sustained unanticipated expenses due to increases for construction materials; appropriates $25 million.

NJ A2023

Provides equitable relief to government contractors who have sustained unanticipated expenses due to increases for construction materials; appropriates $25 million.

NJ S2909

Authorizes DOT to compensate certain contractors and subcontractors affected by supply chain shortages; appropriates $10 million.

NJ A4374

Authorizes DOT to compensate certain contractors and subcontractors affected by supply chain shortages; appropriates $10 million.

MI HB4236

State management: purchasing; procedures to limit foreign influence in state contracting; establish. Amends secs. 113, 114, 241, 241c & 261 of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1113 et seq.) & adds sec. 272.

MI HB5066

State management: purchasing; procedures to limit foreign influence in state contracting; establish. Amends secs. 113, 114, 241, 241c & 261 of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1113 et seq.) & adds sec. 272.