NY S06190

Allows political subdivisions to award service contracts based on "best value" rather than lowest price, provided the process complies with State Finance Law guidelines and is approved by the governing body.

Permits political subdivisions to purchase information technology and telecommunications hardware, software, and professional services through Federal General Services Administration Schedule 70 contracts, with adherence to federal ordering procedures satisfying competitive bidding requirements.

Authorizes political subdivisions to make purchases of materials, equipment, and supplies through contracts let by other states or political subdivisions if those contracts followed competitive bidding requirements consistent with state law and were intended for use by other governmental entities.

Requires the governing board of a purchasing political subdivision to determine and certify by resolution that shared purchasing contracts meet applicable requirements and comply with the subdivision's procurement policies.

Clarifies that shared purchasing authority does not exempt political subdivisions from complying with minority and women-owned business enterprise program requirements.