NJ A4940

Expands the types of specialized goods and services that local contracting units and boards of education can procure through competitive contracting instead of public bidding, including Class I and Class II renewable energy projects, maintenance/custodial services, consulting, and grant writing

Authorizes county colleges to use competitive contracting for the first time, allowing procurement above the bid threshold for purposes including proprietary software, data processing, energy conservation services, telecommunications, laboratory testing, concessions, and groundskeeping

Sets maximum contract terms of five years for county college competitive contracts, unless otherwise permitted by law (such as 30-year terms for food services and bookstore management)

Establishes detailed procedures for county college competitive contracting, requiring board of trustees authorization, public notice at least 20 days before proposal submission, evaluation methodology disclosure, and contract award within 60 days of receiving proposals

Permits county colleges to purchase materials and services through State Division of Purchase and Property contracts for the full contract term, with State contract terms binding on both parties but bonding/indemnification protections only available if vendors agree to extend them