Tag: Local Public Contracts Law

New Law Greenlights Design-Build Contracts for NJ Local Governments

New Law Greenlights Design-Build Contracts for NJ Local Governments

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy recently signed legislation that establishes procedures for school districts and local governments to award design-build contracts… New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy recently signed legislation that establishes procedures for school districts and local governments to award design-build contracts, under which a single contractor is responsible for

NJ Senate Passes Bill Requiring Public Disclosure of Bidders’ List

NJ Senate Passes Bill Requiring Public Disclosure of Bidders’ List

On January 31, 2019, the New Jersey State Senate approved legislation that amends the Local Public Contracts Law to require municipalities, counties and other local contracting units to release the names, upon request, of all parties who have received bid documents, if three or more parties have received such documents.

Division of Local Government Services Must Approve Bidder Prequalification Requirement

Division of Local Government Services Must Approve Bidder Prequalification Requirement

The Division of Local Government Services (DLGS) recently published guidance regarding the process of incorporating bidder prequalification requirements into municipal public works and construction bid specifications. The DLGS notice specifically reminds local governments that its approval is required for any prequalification requirement to be enforceable.  Bidding Requirements Under the Local

Minimum Bid Threshold Increased on July 1

NJ Minimum Bid Threshold Increased on July 1

The Division of Local Government Services (DLGS) in the Department of Community Affairs recently announced several bid threshold adjustments that will impact New Jersey municipality’s award of public contracts. Unless certain exceptions apply, all contracts for the procurement of goods or services by municipalities that in the aggregate exceed the

New Jersey Court Clarifies Veteran Property Tax Exemption

“Buy American” Legislation Clears New Jersey Assembly Committee

New Jersey lawmakers are currently considering legislation that would expand requirements that public agencies use goods made in the United States for public contracts. While the intent of the proposed law is certainly commendable, it would impose a number of new requirements on New Jersey municipalities. Assembly Bill No. 3059