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NJ A3427

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Heather Simmons

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the County College Contracts Law to raise the bidding threshold from $25,000 to $100,000 for contracts not subject to the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act
  • Extends the maximum contract award period from 24 consecutive months to 36 consecutive months
  • Expands the list of goods and services exempt from public bidding requirements to include information technology, construction management services, banking and investment services, energy supply from third-party suppliers, hazardous waste disposal, and transportation services
  • Allows county colleges to disqualify bidders based on prior negative experience and authorizes awards to the "most advantageous" bid for goods and services contracts, rather than strictly the lowest bid
  • Permits electronic submission of bids and electronic publication of legal notices and advertisements in addition to traditional newspaper publication

Legislative Description

Revises provisions of "County College Contracts Law"; permits bidder disqualification due to prior negative experience.

Appropriations

Last Action

Reported and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations3/9/2026
Higher Education1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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