NJ S1812

State agencies must purchase 5% of goods and services from the Central Nonprofit Agency, upgrading the current "good faith effort" requirement to a mandatory obligation for state entities while keeping the good faith standard for political subdivisions.

The Division of Purchase and Property must establish mandatory training protocols for all purchasing agents on the Rehabilitation Facilities Set-Aside program, with biennial renewal requirements and annual compliance reporting to the State Treasurer.

The Central Nonprofit Agency receives right of first refusal for goods and services in cooperative purchasing agreement catalogs when it can deliver at prices within 15% of fair market value.

The Department of Treasury must submit quarterly purchasing data reports to the Central Nonprofit Agency and issue compliance guidelines within 90 days of the bill's effective date, with guidelines distributed at least 60 days before any compliance period begins.

The Central Nonprofit Agency and Division of Purchase and Property must jointly develop contract language requiring use of goods and services from approved rehabilitation facilities to create employment opportunities for people with disabilities.