Bill > A09344

This bill amends New York's general municipal law to regulate how local governments, referred to as political subdivisions, can use cooperative purchasing agreements for public works projects, which are construction or repair projects funded by public money. The bill clarifies that while these agreements, which allow governments to buy goods and services using contracts already competitively bid by other entities, can be used for public works, they must adhere strictly to New York's procurement laws. Specifically, any associated contracts must have been competitively bid, publicly advertised, and awarded by a New York political subdivision in compliance with all relevant laws, including those concerning prevailing wages (ensuring workers are paid a minimum wage based on local standards for their trade) and the proper separation of different construction trades. Furthermore, all cooperative contracts for public works must be advertised locally to ensure fair competition, and contractors must submit certified payroll records for each job to verify prevailing wage compliance, with work also needing to be assigned according to appropriate trade classifications. The bill also defines "services related to public works construction" to ensure these also meet New York's procurement standards.