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NJ S267
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Shirley Turner
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AI Summary
- Requires State agencies, counties, municipalities, and school districts to award professional services contracts through a competitive contracting process rather than direct negotiation without public bidding
- Professional firms seeking State contracts must file a statement of qualifications with a $100 fee, and statements expire after two years
- Contracting units must publicly advertise professional services contracts, evaluate firms based on stated criteria, and select at least three most qualified firms before negotiating fees
- Architectural, engineering, and land surveying services contracts must be awarded based on demonstrated competence and qualifications at fair and reasonable compensation
- Negotiations proceed with the highest-ranked firm first; if unsuccessful, the contracting unit moves to the second and third-ranked firms sequentially until agreement is reached
Legislative Description
Provides awarding of contracts for professional services by State, county, municipal, and school district through competitive contracting process.
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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