Bill
Bill > A3662
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides that whenever bids are considered on any State contract for the purchase of goods or services that is publicly advertised for bids the bidders shall be listed in order based upon which bid, conforming to the invitation for bids, would be most advantageous to the State, price and other factors considered. If the first bidder on the list has its principal place of business in this State it shall be awarded the contract. If no bidder having its principal place of business in this State has submitted a bid that is within five percent of the bid submitted by the bidder at the top of the list that has its principal place of business outside of this State, the contract will be awarded to the bidder at the top of the list. If the first bidder on the list has its principal place of business outside of this State and a bidder that has its principal place of business in this State is on the list and has submitted a bid that is within five percent of the bid submitted by the bidder at the top of the list that has its principal place of business outside of this State, the contract will be awarded to that in-State bidder. The bill permits large State contracts to be unbundled to allow New Jersey businesses who may not have the capacity to compete for the entire award an opportunity to compete for part of the award. Plans and specifications for the provision of goods or services under this bill will be drafted in a manner to encourage free, open and competitive bidding.
AI Summary
This bill aims to give preference to businesses located within the state when the state government is awarding contracts for goods or services. When bids are submitted for a state contract, they will be ranked based on which offer is most beneficial to the state, considering both price and other factors. If the top-ranked bidder has its main business operations in the state, they will be awarded the contract. However, if the top bidder is an out-of-state business, a New Jersey business can still win the contract if their bid is within five percent of the top bid. The bill also allows for larger state contracts to be broken down into smaller parts, making it easier for New Jersey businesses that might not be able to handle the entire contract to compete for a portion of it. Additionally, the state will ensure that the requirements for these contracts are written to encourage broad and competitive bidding, preventing specifications that unfairly exclude potential bidders.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3662 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A4000/3662_I1.HTM |
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