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NJ S1747

NJ S1747
Debars permanently from government contracting any person convicted of certain crimes involving government contracts.


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Introduced
03/07/2016
In Committee
03/07/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018

Introduced Session

2016-2017 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill provides that any person who is convicted under subsection a. or b. of N.J.S.A.2C:21-34 will be permanently debarred from contracting or from working as a key employee of a contractor, or any affiliate, that is contracting with a government entity. These subsections involve fraudulent activity in relation to government contracts. The bill requires the State Treasurer to publish and maintain a list on the Internet of permanently debarred persons. Persons or entities wishing to contract with a government entity will be required to file a written certification stating that the person or entity and any key employees are not permanently debarred pursuant to this bill. In some emergency situations, the contractor may submit the written certification after the contract has been awarded. The contracting agency will have the right to rely solely on the contractor's certification and the list provided by the State Treasurer. This bill does not apply to purchases from federal supply schedules or cooperative purchasing agreements with one or more states.

AI Summary

This bill permanently debars any person convicted of certain crimes involving government contracts from contracting with government agencies or serving as a key employee of a contracting entity. The bill defines key terms like "affiliate," "contract," and "contracting agency." It requires contractors to provide written certification that they and their key employees are not permanently debarred. In emergency situations, contractors can submit the certification after the contract is awarded, but final payment is contingent on receiving the certification. The bill also mandates the State Treasurer to maintain a public list of permanently debarred persons, which contracting agencies can rely on. The bill does not apply to purchases from federal supply schedules or cooperative purchasing agreements.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 03/07/2016)

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