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NY S07893
Bill
Status
11/28/2016
Primary Sponsor
John DeFrancisco
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AI Summary
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Requires state agencies to enroll in the comptroller's online system for compiling vendor responsibility information and submit vendor responsibility questionnaires electronically where vendor disclosure is required by law.
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Defines "information technology" as goods or services used in computer or electronic information equipment systems, including hardware, software, networks, and related materials for data collection, transmission, and processing.
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Permits state agencies to request best and final offers from bidders when non-material specification changes would benefit the state, provided all qualified offerers are given equal opportunity to revise costs and modifications do not prejudice any bidder.
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Clarifies that use of contracts let by other governmental entities must be documented with rationale including need determination, procurement method analysis, and cost reasonableness; such contracts are not intended to avoid competitive bidding.
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Establishes that non-cash contract consideration exceeding $25,000 must be valued in terms of intrinsic value when monetary value cannot be determined, and requires comptroller approval before contract becomes enforceable.
Legislative Description
Relates to participation by state agencies in a system used by the comptroller to compile vendor responsibility information; defines information technology for procurement purposes; clarifies the use of best and final offers for invitations for bids and requests for proposals for goods, services and technology; clarifies the use of contracts let by another governmental agency; clarifies the valuation of non-cash contracts by the state comptroller.
Last Action
VETOED MEMO.295
11/28/2016