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NJ A1527

Bill

Status

Passed

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Clinton Calabrese

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Partnerships and joint ventures would be permitted to bid on heavy infrastructure public works projects in New Jersey if each party is independently registered as a public works contractor
  • Heavy infrastructure projects include roads, bridges, tunnels, railways, airports, seaports, transit systems, water/wastewater treatment facilities, stormwater systems, utilities, and environmental remediation
  • Before contract award, partnerships or joint ventures must register with the Department of Labor and Workforce Development for a Public Works Contractor Registration certificate and designate a primary contract manager
  • All parties to a partnership or joint venture would be held jointly and severally liable for failure to perform or comply with contract terms, with potential penalties including contract cancellation

Legislative Description

Permits partnerships and joint ventures to bid on certain public works and prevailing wage contracts if each party to partnership or joint venture is independently registered.

Withdrawn Because Approved

Last Action

Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.242.

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor1/13/2026

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