Bill > A07793

This bill enacts various provisions relating to procurement procedures in New York state. Key provisions include: - Requiring state agencies to enroll in and use the state comptroller's online system to compile vendor responsibility information when procuring contracts and subcontracts. - Expanding the definition of "information technology" for procurement purposes. - 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. - Authorizing competitive negotiation concluding with a best and final offer process for procurements. - Clarifying the use of best and final offers for invitations for bids and requests for proposals. - Clarifying the use of contracts let by another governmental agency. - Clarifying the valuation of non-cash contracts by the state comptroller. - Conforming the definition of "restricted period" for procurement purposes. The bill aims to provide state agencies with more flexibility and alternative methods for procurement, while also enhancing transparency and oversight of the procurement process.

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https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A07793&term=2019&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y