Bill > A5687

This bill requires boards of education, municipalities, counties, and certain other local contracting units to determine and utilize cost-saving practices when procuring goods and services. Specifically, the bill mandates that before procuring any goods or services, the purchasing agent must determine if entering into a cooperative purchasing system will result in cost savings. If so, the local contracting unit must utilize the cooperative purchasing system, unless the procurement is for new building construction or expansion. The bill also requires local contracting units to ensure that contractors and subcontractors comply with various State and federal laws and regulations. Additionally, the bill directs the Division of Local Government Services to develop guidelines for local contracting units to enter into cooperative purchasing systems and a cost savings analysis template.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A5687