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- Referred to local government
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Title of bill
An act to amend the general municipal law, in relation to cooperative bidding by libraries and library systems
Purpose or general idea of bill
This legislation would amend section 119-n of the general municipal law to permit public libraries and library systems to engage in cooperative bidding.
Summary of specific provisions
Section one amends subdivision a of 119-n of the general municipal law by adding public libraries and library systems to the definition of "municipal corporation".
Section two provides the effective date.
Justification
Currently, public libraries or library systems are not permitted to pool their joint needs for services or products together for cooperative bidding purposes. Each library is required to go out on its own to get bids for services and products, reducing its ability to get bulk discounting or better pricing that would be available through cooperative purchasing or joint bidding.
As funding for libraries continues to be cut, while demand for services continues to increase, every effort should be made to implement proven strategies that would enhance the cost-effective delivery of library services. This legislation adds public libraries and library systems to the list of municipal entities permitted to engage in cooperative bidding for shared services and joint contracts.
Prior legislative history
This is a new bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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