Bill > A09527

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 that system for contract procurements. 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. 4. Authorizing the use of competitive negotiation concluding with a best and final offer for procurement contracts. 5. Clarifying the use of best and final offers for invitations for bids and requests for proposals. 6. Clarifying the authority to use contracts let by another governmental agency. 7. Clarifying the valuation of non-cash contracts by the state comptroller. 8. Conforming the definition of "restricted period" for procurement lobbying restrictions. This bill aims to modernize and streamline state procurement procedures while ensuring competitive, fair, and transparent procurement processes.

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https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A09527&term=2019&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y