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This bill mandates that certain bi-state authorities, specifically the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, the Delaware River Port Authority, and the Delaware River and Bay Authority, must award contracts for professional services, such as architectural, engineering, and land surveying, through a competitive bidding process. This means these contracts will be publicly announced, and firms will be evaluated based on their demonstrated competence and qualifications for the required services, with contracts awarded at fair and reasonable compensation. Professional firms interested in these contracts must submit a statement of their qualifications, and the authorities will publicly advertise their needs, outlining the criteria for selecting the most qualified firms. After identifying at least three highly qualified firms, the authorities will request fee proposals and then negotiate with the top-ranked firm, proceeding to the next in line if negotiations fail, unless an emergency or federal requirement dictates otherwise.

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https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S3334