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NJ S3811
NJ S3811Revises definition of "contracting unit" for government cooperative purchasing agreements.
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Introduced
10/21/2024
10/21/2024
In Committee
12/16/2024
12/16/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Under current law, certain government contracting units authorized to purchase goods, or to contract for services, may make purchases and contract for services through the use of a nationally-recognized and accepted cooperative purchasing agreement that has been developed utilizing a competitive bidding process by another contracting unit within the State of New Jersey, or within any other state, when available. The definition of "contracting unit" in this provision of law includes various government entities, but specifies that they are "not a State board, commission, committee, authority or agency." This bill revises this definition of "contracting unit" to change the use of "authority or agency," providing instead for "State authority or agency." Thereby, State authorities or agencies would be included in the definition of contracting unit and be able to participate in the pertinent cooperative purchasing agreement. State boards, commissions, and committees will remain ineligible to participate in these cooperative purchasing agreements.
AI Summary
This bill revises the definition of "contracting unit" for government cooperative purchasing agreements. Under current law, certain government entities, excluding State boards, commissions, committees, authorities, and agencies, can participate in cooperative purchasing agreements. This bill changes the definition to include State authorities and agencies, allowing them to also participate in these agreements. State boards, commissions, and committees remain ineligible. The bill aims to provide more flexibility for State authorities and agencies to utilize cooperative purchasing agreements, which can result in cost savings through a competitive bidding process.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading (on 12/16/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S3811 |
| Analysis - Statement SSG 12/16/24 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S4000/3811_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S4000/3811_I1.HTM |
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