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- Referred to local governments
- Referred to local governments
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Relates to municipal bidding
In Senate Committee · Local Government · Sponsor Darrel J. Aubertine
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:A8628
Title of bill
An act to amend the general municipal law, in relation to municipal bidding
Purpose or general idea of bill
To authorize municipalities to utilize contracts for public works services which have already been let out to bid by the county in which the political subdivision or district is located, or through any county within the State.
Summary of specific provisions
The bill would amend § 103, subdivision 3, section 1 of the General City Law by removing article 8 from the exclusions to contracts that an offi- cer, board or agency of a political subdivision or any district therein may make purchases upon.
Justification
This legislation would allow municipalities to bid out contracts (or piggy-back) on contracts bid out by a County for public works projects. This legislation would offer municipalities the flexibility to utilize larger contracts issued by counties, with the potential for reduced cost savings and time savings for smaller municipalities.
Until recently, municipalities regularly piggy-backed upon public works contracts initiated by Counties. In 2007 some municipalities were advised that that this practice was no longer acceptable because of prohibitions in section 103 of the General Municipal Law. This bill will remove such prohibition.
Prior legislative history
None. This is a new bill.
Fiscal implications
None to the State. It is anticipated that this measure will result in savings for municipalities.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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