NY S07892

Authorizes the Commissioner of General Services and state agencies to develop alternative procurement methods for non-construction commodities, services, and information technology when determined to be in the state's best interest, subject to written documentation and Comptroller approval.

Requires alternative procurement methods to demonstrate they serve the state's interest better than existing methods, can be applied competitively and fairly, and include evaluation criteria considering both cost and qualitative factors.

Permits state agencies to conduct competitive negotiations with all qualified bidders after initial evaluation, culminating in a best and final price proposal, when at least two offerers are deemed suitable for award and negotiations would maximize best value.

Mandates Comptroller approval and filing for contracts exceeding $50,000 awarded under these methods, and requires agencies to submit mid-term reports to the Governor, Comptroller, and legislative fiscal committees assessing procurement method effectiveness.

Takes effect immediately for procurements initiated after enactment, though provisions are subject to repeal per existing state law on June 1, 2010.