Contract Procurement Committee

Staff Contact: Margaret Moree

Committee Updates

Feburary 18, 2010
Procurement Lobbying Law Extender Bill A9949
January 21, 2010
State Budget Proposed Relevant Provisions
Technology Efficiencies Promoted in Governor’s Budget
Advisory Committee on Procurement Lobbying to meet January 27

Testimony to the Assembly Standing Committees on Governmental Operations; Governmental Employees and Labor

"Managing the State Information Technology Workforce"

S66011/A66011

“Modernizing the State's Procurement Laws”

The New York City Bar Association’s Construction Law Committee has released a report titled "Modernizing the State's Procurement Laws". The report is in response to an April 22 joint hearing held by the Assembly and Senate Labor Committees on how to define the lowest responsible bidder on public work contracts. The report is available here.

Legislative Memos

TBC “Outsourcing” Work Group

In addition to bills moving in the State Legislature seeking to enhance worker rights and pay equity, several bills have been introduced which, if enacted, will impose new restrictions on firms doing business with NYS and its public benefit corporations. Senator Adams is sponsoring S.3814, a bill once carried by then Senator David Paterson. Among its many provisions, the bill will require companies which are involved in the “practice of outsourcing jobs” to conspicuously post a disclosure to any consumer doing business with that firm; and prohibit the state from contracting with any firm which “engages in the practice of outsourcing jobs” when state funds are used for such jobs or services. The bill also prohibits any contractor that receives “developmental assistance” from the state from engaging in the practice of outsourcing jobs. Given the tight fiscal climate and increased pressure to limit the use of outside consultants (see Executive Order 6), Business Council staff will continue to work with members to ensure punitive bills which seek to impede business competitiveness are not enacted. For further information or to share your views on S.3814, feel free to contact Maggie Moree.
S.3814
Executive Order 6

SFY 2009-10 Executive Budget Review

Contract Procurement Measures

Procurement Lobbying

Selling to New York State

Appendix A 2009
Appendix A Amendments 2009
Seller Information and Bid Opportunities
Vendor Registration for Bidder Notification
How to Sell to New York State
Construction Contractor Information