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NJ S1650

NJ S1650
Requires contracts for professional services be awarded by certain bi-state authorities pursuant to competitive contracting process.


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Introduced
02/14/2022
In Committee
02/14/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires that contracts entered into by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, the Delaware River Port Authority, and the Delaware River and Bay Authority (collectively, the "authorities") for professional services be subject to a competitive bidding process. Specifically, the bill requires that any contract for services, which are of a technical and professional nature, including, but not limited to, architectural, engineering, and land surveying services, to be performed by a contractor that is to be awarded by the authorities shall be publicly announced prior to being awarded. Contracts for these services shall be negotiated on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualification for the type of technical and professional service required and at fair and reasonable compensation and awarded pursuant to a competitive contracting process.

AI Summary

This bill requires that contracts entered into by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, the Delaware River Port Authority, and the Delaware River and Bay Authority (collectively, the "authorities") for professional services, such as architectural, engineering, and land surveying services, be subject to a competitive bidding process. The authorities must publicly advertise these contracts, evaluate the qualifications of interested firms, and negotiate with the most qualified firm at fair and reasonable compensation. The bill provides specific procedures for the authorities to follow in this competitive contracting process. The bill's provisions will only take effect once similar legislation is enacted by the states of New York, Pennsylvania, and Delaware, respectively.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee (on 02/14/2022)

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