This bill modifies the use of cooperative purchasing agreements for construction services by certain public contracting units in New Jersey. It stipulates that such agreements can only be utilized for public works projects if the contract is awarded by a New Jersey contracting unit and is competitively bid in accordance with all relevant public contracting requirements, including those related to bid security and performance guarantees. Additionally, the bill prohibits the use of time-and-materials contracts for public works projects that fall under the Public Works Contractor Registration Act and the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act. Contracting units are also required to verify and maintain specific contractor information for compliance with prevailing wage enforcement.

Furthermore, the bill introduces provisions allowing contracting units to award indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contracts for goods or services, including public works, without needing final plans and specifications for individual projects. This is contingent upon the bid advertisement promoting competitive bidding and outlining the process for issuing individual purchase orders. The definition of "contracting unit" is expanded to include various governmental entities, ensuring clarity on which organizations can engage in these cooperative purchasing agreements.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 52:34-6.2