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This bill addresses several aspects of cooperative purchasing agreements and prevailing wage requirements in public works contracts in New Jersey. It prohibits cooperatives from receiving public works contracts when any vendor approved by the cooperative fails to pay prevailing wages, which are legally mandated minimum wage rates for workers on government-funded construction projects. The bill defines a "cooperative" as a system of collective ownership where shareholders have a long-term proprietary interest in the business's operations. It requires contracting units to verify and maintain detailed contractor information, require certified payroll records, and publicly post project information for transparency. Additionally, the bill mandates that contracting units check the state's list of contractors who have failed to pay prevailing wages and prohibits awarding contracts to such entities. The legislation also allows contracting units to award indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contracts for goods or services, including public works, as long as the contract advertisement promotes competitive bidding and outlines a clear process for issuing purchase orders. These provisions aim to ensure fair labor practices, promote transparency in public contracting, and provide more flexibility for government procurement.

Labor and Employment

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A4194