Bill > A01115

This bill modifies the New York General Municipal Law to expand the purchasing options for municipalities, allowing them to make purchases not only through their own county but also through other counties or other political subdivisions within the state, subject to specific rules established by county law. The bill enables municipal officers, boards, or agencies to procure materials, equipment, supplies, or services through broader contracting channels, with the important caveat that the purchasing municipality must accept full responsibility for payments to vendors. Before making such purchases, municipal officials must evaluate whether the contracts will result in cost savings when considering all factors like service, material, and delivery charges. The bill maintains existing protections by requiring that all purchases be subject to audit and inspection, and prohibits municipalities from using alternative contract sources if they have already received competitive bids, unless the alternative source offers lower pricing under the same terms and conditions. This change aims to provide municipalities with more flexibility in procurement and potentially reduce government purchasing costs by allowing them to leverage contracts from other local government entities.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1115