N.J.S.A Title N.J.A.C. Title LFN # Title Notes Section Section
40A:11-1 Short title; citation 2002-4 Local & Public School Contracts Law: Administrative Rules Summary
40A:11-2 Definitions 5:34-1.2 Definitions
40A:11-2.1 Civil action brought on behalf of local contracting unit (Country of Iran)
Related state agency statutes to review: 52:32-56, 52:32-57, 52:32-58 and 52:32-59 40A:11-3 Bid threshold; period of contracts
2010-13R Adjustment of Public Bidding Threshold - July 1, 2010 Revised 5/5/11
40A:11-4 Contracts required to be advertised; disqualification of bidder 5:34-9.5(d) Miscellaneous Circumstances Prior Negative Experience Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4b(1)-(4)
40A:11-4.1
Purposes for which competitive contracting may be used by local units 5:34-4.1 through 4.4 Administration of Competitive Contracting Process
40A:11-4.6 Implementation of energy savings improvement program by contracting unit; definitions 5:34-4.1 through 4.4 Administration of Competitive Contracting Process
2009-11 Implementing an Energy Savings Improvement Program (P.L. 2009, c.4)
40A:11-5
Exceptions
5:34-9.5(c) Notice of Award for Professional Services
2010-3 Guidance on Current Issues in Local Government and Board of Education Procurement Publication of Contract Award Notices (LFN date 1/15/10, Section A, p. 2)
5:34-2.1 et seq.
Extraordinary Unspecifiable Services
2005-33 Contracting for Uniform Construction Inspection Services by Private Agencies Contracts for private inspection firms are subject to bidding and other requirements of the LPCL (LFN date: 12/28/05, pp. 1-2) 1 FALL 2014 N.J.S.A., N.J.A.C., LFN Cross Reference
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40A:11-5 (cont'd.)
Exceptions (contd.)
5:34-7.30
Application of N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(4) or 18A:18A-5e; purchases at 10 percent less than State contract price
40A:11-5(4) 5:34-9.6 Purchasing at 10 percent less than a State cooperative contract price
40A:11-5(2)
18A:18A-5(b)
2010-3 Guidance on Current Issues in Local Government and Board of Education Procurement See Contracting Unit Agreements with State Higher Education Institutions (p. 5, D)
40A:11-5.1 Authority of city of first class to contract for water supply, wastewater treatment services
40A:11-5.2
Applicability of C. 40A:11-1 et seq. to certain contracts by city of first class
40A:11-6 Emergency contracts 5:34-6.1 Emergency Purchases and Contracts
40A:11-6.1
Award of contracts
5:34-9.5(b)
Miscellaneous Circumstances
2010-13R Adjustment of Public Bidding Threshold - July 1, 2010, Revised 5/5/11
40A:11-6.1(a) 40A:11-7 Contracts not to be divided
40A:11-7.1 Rules concerning determinations of aggregation 5:34-8.2 Determinations of Aggregation
5:34-8.3
When Determinations of Aggregation are Found to be Incorrect
5:34-8.4 Intentional Miscalculations to Avoid Public Bidding
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40A:11-8 Bids for provision or performance of goods or services
40A:11-9 Purchasing agent, department or board; establishment; powers; criteria for authorization; "green product" defined
Rules effective: September 13, 2013 [45 NJR 2210(a)] 40A:11-9a Current purchasing agent, lower bid threshold
40A:11-9.1 List of sources for green product purchasing
40A:11-10
Joint agreements for provision and performance of goods and services; cooperative marketing; authorization
40A:11-11 Additional matters regarding contracts for the provision and performance of goods and services 5:34-7.1 through 7.32
Cooperative Purchasing
2012-10 Using National Cooperative Contracts: Application of P.L. 2011, c. 139
LFN issued 5/14/12, also see N.J.S.A. 5:34-6.2 40A:11-12 Contracting unit purchases through State agency; procedure 5:34-7.29 The State of New Jersey's Cooperative Purchasing Program 40A:11-12b also applies to schedules from other federal procurement programs
40A:11-12b (1)-(5)
5:34-9.7 Use of the General Services Administration's Federal Supply Schedules (GSA-FSS)
2007-12
GSA-FSS (p. 1)
2010-3 GSA-FSS (Section C, p. 4)
40A:11-13 Specifications
5:34-9.1 Purchase of Proprietary Goods or Services
40A:11-13(d)
5:34-9.2 Use of "Brand Name or Equivalent" Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-13 and 18A:18A-15
2010-10 Solid Waste Collection and Transportation Contractor Wage Record Keeping P.L. 2009, c. 99, N.J.S.A. 34:11-68 Specification/Contract Model Language (p.3), N.J.A.C. 7:26H-6.1 et seq. 3 FALL 2014 N.J.S.A., N.J.A.C., LFN Cross Reference
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40A:11-13.1 Payment from bequest, legacy or gift; conditions
40A:11-13.2 Rejection of bids; reasons 40A:11-14 Form of contracts
40A:11-15
Duration of certain contracts: 5:34-3.1 through 3.4 Certain Leases of Equipment and Service Agreements Beyond the Fiscal Year
40A:11-15(7) 5.34-8.1 Multi-Year Contracts including all multi-year leases including option to purchase
40A:11-15(15) 18A:18A-42(f) 40A:11-15(3) 5:34-9.5(a) Collection of Solid Waste in a 40A:11-15(38) Single Contract 40A:11-15.1 Insurance contract to fund actuarial liability
40A:11-15.2
Contracts for purchase of electricity for new county correction facility
40A:11-15.3 Contract for marketing of recyclable materials
40A:11-16 Separate plans for various types of work; bids; contracts 2010-4 Review of New Local Procurement Laws - January
Price adjustments in local public contracts for asphalt cement, and fuel ( ) 40A:11-16d, e, f
40A:11-16.1 $100,000 contracts for improvement to real property; retainage, security
40A:11-16.2 Partial payments; deposit bonds 40A:11-16.3 Withholding of payments
40A:11-16.4 Partial payments for materials
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40A:11-16.5 Renegotiation of contract to reflect increase in solid waste disposal costs
40A:11-16.6 Definitions relative to value engineering change orders; requirement for certain contracts
2005-22 Implementation of Value Engineering Procedures in Construction Contracts
LFN: 8/26/05 40A:11-17 Number of working days specified
40A:11-18 American goods and products to be used where possible
40A:11-19 Liquidated damages; void provisions as to contractor's remedies
40A:11-20 Certificate of bidder showing ability to perform contract
40A:11-21
Guarantee to be furnished with bid
40A:11-22 Surety company certificate
40A:11-23
Advertisements for bids; bids; general requirements
2008-21R
Online Auctions and Other Procurement Related Issues
Affidavits of Publication - Use of Electronic Legal Ads (Reissued 10/11, p.5, #5), LFN Date: 12/22/11 40A:11-23a 2013-1
Limits on Bid Acceptance Dates 2013 Federal and State Holidays
5:34-9.3(a) & (b) Cancellation or Postponement of Receipt of Bids or Proposals 5:34-9.3(a) Cancellation, 5:34-9.3(b) Postponement
2010-4 Review of New Jersey Local Procurement Laws - January 2010 Laws provides for base and alternate bids for public works contracts over $500,000 (pp. 3-4) 40A:11-23.2 Required mandatory items for bid plans, specification
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40A:11-23.3
Withdrawal of public works bid
2011-12 Local Public Contracts Law Amendment - Withdrawal of Bids for Public Works Contracts (3/18/11) See 40A:11-2(34) for definition of "Public Works" and 40A:11-2(42) for definition of "Mistake" 40A:11-23.4 "Bulletin NJ"
40A:11-23.5 Rules, regulations ("Bulletin NJ")
40A:11-24 Time for making awards; deposits returned
40A:11-25 General power to provide qualification for bidders
40A:11-26 Standard questionnaire; effect of unsatisfactory answers
40A:11-27 Standard statements and questionnaires; prospective bidders; responses
40A:11-28 Classification of propective bidders; notice
40A:11-29 Reclassification of prospective bidders; request for; time limit
40A:11-30 Board of review upon classification; membership, etc.
40A:11-31 Reconsideration by board of review; request for; time limit
40A:11-32 Rejection of bids after qualification of bidder; hearing
40A:11-33
Forfeiture of deposit in certain cases
40A:11-34 Penalties for false statements
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40A:11-35
Indemnity agreements; Federal projects for benefit of municipality
40A:11-36 Sale or other disposition of personal property
2008-9
Selling Surplus Personal Property: Use of Online Auctions
LFN: 4/28/2008
2008-21R Online Auctions and Other Procurement Related Issues
LFN: 12/3/08, revised 10/11
40A:11-37 Division of Local Government Services to assist contracting units
40A:11-37.1 Rules
40A:11-38 Statutes repealed
40A:11-39 Effective date
40A:11-40 Authorization to purchase specific materials at auction; procedure
40A:11-41 Definitions
40A:11-42 Set-aside programs authorized
40A:11-43 Attainment of goals
40A:11-44 "Local Public Contracts Law" applicable
40A:11-45 Designation as set-aside
40A:11-46 Set-aside cancellation
40A:11-47 False information; penalties
40A:11-48 Annual Agency report
40A:11-49 Rules, regulations
40A:11-50 Process of resolution for construction contract disputes
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40A:11-51 Limitations on awarding public contracts to entities that made political contributions; authority of local units, non-preemption by State law
2013-17 Use of Procurement Cards by Local Units 6/12/13
2005-24 Adjusting Public Contracts for Petroleum Price Changes 9/27/2005
2008-21R Online Auctions and Other Procurement Related Issues - see p. 4, B.2: Adjusting Public Contracts for Petroleum Price Changes
12/3/2008, revised 10/11
2010-3 Guidance on Current Issues in Local Government and Board of Education Procurement - see pp. 5-6, E., Payment of Late Fees or Interest on Goods or Services
1/15/2010
2012-12 Electric and Natural Gas Supply Procurement Guidance Natural Gas and Electricity Subject to Receipt of Bids
Hong, P. and Kwon, H.B., 2012. Emerging Issues of Procurement Management A Review and Prospect. International Journal of Procurement Management 4, 5 (4), pp.452-469.