Bill > S05624

This bill enacts various provisions relating to procurement procedures. Key provisions include: 1. Requiring state agencies to enroll with the state comptroller's system to access vendor responsibility information and use the system for vendor responsibility disclosure requirements. 2. Expanding the definition of "information technology" for procurement purposes. 3. Authorizing the Commissioner of the Office of General Services and state agencies to develop alternative procurement methods not otherwise authorized by law under certain circumstances, subject to approval by the State Comptroller. 4. Authorizing the use of competitive negotiation concluding with a best and final offer for certain procurements. 5. Clarifying the use of best and final offers and the valuation of non-cash contracts by the State Comptroller. 6. Conforming the definition of "restricted period" to apply to procurements by any governmental entity, not just state agencies, either house of the legislature, the unified court system, or municipal agencies. The bill is intended to provide state agencies with more flexibility and alternative methods for procurement while still maintaining appropriate oversight and approval processes.

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https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S05624&term=2019&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y