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NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64A-25.19 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64A-25.19 - Award of purchases, contracts or agreements

18A:64A-25.19. Award of purchases, contracts or agreements  All purchases, contracts or agreements which require public advertisement for bids shall be awarded by the board of trustees to the lowest responsible bidder. Prior to the award of any other purchase, contract or agreement the estimated cost of which is 20% or more, of the amount set forth in or, commencing January 1, 1985, 20% of the amount determined by the Governor pursuant to subsection b. of section 3 of P.L.1982, c. 189 (C. 18A:64A-25.3), the contracting agent shall, except in the case of professional services, solicit quotations therefor whenever practicable, and the award thereof shall be made, in accordance with section 3, on the basis of the lowest responsible quotation received which is most advantageous to the county college, price and other factors considered; provided, however, if the contracting agent deems it impractical to solicit competitive quotations or having sought such quotations determines that the award should not be on the basis of the lowest quotation received, the contracting agent shall file a statement of explanation of the reason or reasons therefor, which shall be placed on file with such purchase, contract or agreement. L.1982, c. 189, s. 19, eff. Jan. 1, 1983. Amended by L.1984, c. 241, s. 6, eff. Dec. 28, 1984.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64A-25.20 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64A-25.20 - Award of contracts when bids are equal

18A:64A-25.20. Award of contracts when bids are equal  Whenever two or more quotations or bids of equal amounts are the lowest quotations or bids submitted by responsible parties, the county college may award the contract to any one of such parties, as, in its discretion, it may determine. L.1982, c. 189, s. 20, eff. Jan. 1, 1983.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64A-25.22 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64A-25.22 - Liquidated damages

18A:64A-25.22. Liquidated damages  Any purchase, contract or agreement made pursuant to this article may include liquidated damages for the violation of any of the terms and conditions thereof or the failure to perform said contract or agreement in accordance with its terms and conditions or the terms and conditions of this article. L.1982, c. 189, s. 22, eff. Jan. 1, 1983.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64A-25.23 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64A-25.23 - Application of article and subdivision

18A:64A-25.23. Application of article and subdivision  Purchases, contracts or agreements for the construction of buildings and other improvements shall be subject to all the terms and conditions of this article and to the terms and conditions of this subdivision H. L.1982, c. 189, s. 23, eff. Jan. 1, 1983.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64A-25.24 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64A-25.24 - Plans and specifications, drawn or supervised by appropriate officer

18A:64A-25.24. Plans and specifications, drawn or supervised by appropriate officer  All plans and specifications for the erection, alteration, improvement or repair of college buildings shall be drawn by or under the supervision of an appropriate officer employed by the college to whom such powers shall have been delegated by the Board of Trustees. L.1982, c. 189, s. 24, eff. Jan. 1, 1983.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64A-25.24b (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64A-25.24b - Entry into design-build contracts permitted.

18A:64A-25.24b Entry into design-build contracts permitted.  19. a. If a contracting unit determines in its discretion that the design-build approach meets their needs better than the traditional design-bid-build approach established under New Jersey public procurement statutes for the project or projects under consideration, it shall be the public policy of this State to permit that contracting unit to enter into design-build contracts as defined in section 18 of P.L.2021, c.71 (C.18A:64A-25.24a), provided the following conditions are met: (1) The contracting unit shall, prior to issuing solicitations, publish procedures consistent with regulations promulgated by the Secretary of Higher Education, where applicable for the solicitation and award of design-build contracts, and shall adhere to sections 18 through 25 of P.L.2021, c.71 (C.18A:64A-25.24a through C.18A:64A-25.24h) and those procedures; and (2) The contracting unit shall, for each public project or projects under sections 18 through 25 of P.L.2021, c.71 (C.18A:64A-25.24a through C.18A:64A-25.24h), make a determination based on the timeliness of the project or projects that it is in the best interest of the public to enter into a design-build contract to complete the public project or projects. b. All workers employed in a design-build construction project shall be paid the prevailing wage determined by the Commissioner of Labor pursuant to the provisions of the "New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act," P.L.1963, c.150 (C.34:11-56.25 et seq.). c. All design-build construction projects shall be encouraged to adhere to the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Building Rating System as adopted by the United States Green Building Council, the Green Globes Program adopted by the Green Building Initiative, or a comparable nationally recognized, accepted, and appropriate sustainable development system. L.2021, c.71, s.19.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64A-25.24d (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64A-25.24d - Evaluation factors contained in proposals.

18A:64A-25.24d Evaluation factors contained in proposals.  21. a. Each request for proposals shall contain evaluation factors prepared by a design professional or designated employee as defined in section 18 of P.L.2021, c.71 (C.18A:64A-25.24a). The design professional or designated employee that develops the evaluation factors shall be disqualified from submitting a proposal to enter into the design-build contract, and the design-builder shall not be permitted to delegate services under the design-build contract to the design professional or designated employee that developed the evaluation factors. b. The design professional or designated employee that develops the evaluation factors shall be either an employee of the contracting unit or shall be engaged in compliance with applicable New Jersey public procurement laws, and to the extent allowed by law may delegate the development of specific aspects of the design criteria to other consultants. c. The contracting unit, in consultation with the design professional or designated employee, shall determine the scope and level of detail required for the evaluation factors. The evaluation factors should be detailed enough to permit qualified persons to submit proposals in accordance with the solicitation, given the nature of the public project and the level of design to be provided in the proposal. L.2021, c.71, s.21.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64A-25.24e (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64A-25.24e - Inclusions in solicitations for design-build contract.

18A:64A-25.24e Inclusions in solicitations for design-build contract.  22. a. Solicitations for each design-build contract shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (1) The identity of the contracting unit which shall award the design-build contract; (2) The procedures to be followed for submitting proposals, the criteria for evaluation of proposals and their relative weight, and the procedures for making awards, including a reference to the requirements of sections 18 through 25 of P.L.2021, c.71 (C.18A:64A-25.24a through C.18A:64A-25.24h) and the regulations of the contracting unit; (3) The proposed terms and conditions for the design-build contract; (4) A description of the drawings, specifications, or other submittals to be submitted with the proposal, with guidance as to the form and level of completeness of the drawings, specifications, or submittals that shall be acceptable; (5) A schedule for planned commencement and completion of the design-build contract; (6) Budget limits for the design-build contract, if any; (7) Affirmative action, disadvantaged business or set-aside goals or requirements for the design-build contract, in accordance with the requirements of all rules, regulations, standards, or policies adopted by the contracting unit; (8) The required qualifications of the design-builder; (9) Requirements for contractors and the design professional to have performance bonds, payment bonds, and insurance, and to meet all the qualifications of the Division of Property Management and Construction in the Department of the Treasury or the Department of Transportation where applicable; and (10) A statement that the prospective design-builder is in compliance with all applicable laws, including the "New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act," P.L.1963, c.150 (C.34:11-56.25 et seq.), "The Public Works Contractor Registration Act," P.L.1999, c.238 (C.34:11-56.48 et seq.), and the "Construction Industry Independent Contractor Act," P.L.2007, c.114 (C.34:20-1 et seq.). b. The solicitation may include any other information which the contracting unit in its discretion chooses to supply, including without limitation, surveys, soils reports, drawings or models of existing structures, environmental studies, photographs or references to public records. c. Notice of solicitations shall be advertised in the same manner in which proposals generally are solicited for public projects. L.2021, c.71, s.22.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64A-25.24f (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64A-25.24f - Inclusions on design-build team.

18A:64A-25.24f Inclusions on design-build team.  23. a. Each design-build team shall include a licensed or prequalified design professional independent from the contracting unit's licensed architect or engineer. The licensed or prequalified design professional shall be named in any proposal submitted to the contracting unit. b. Proposals shall be sealed and shall not be opened until expiration of the time established for making proposals as set forth in the solicitation. c. Proposals shall identify each person to whom the design-builder proposes to delegate obligations under the design-build contract. Persons so identified shall not be replaced without the approval of the contracting unit. d. Proposals shall establish the cost of the design-build contract which shall not be exceeded if the proposal is accepted without change. Afterward, the maximum cost in the proposal may be converted to fixed prices by negotiated agreement between the contracting unit and the design-builder. e. All proposals shall be received and opened at a previously announced time, where a synopsis of each shall be publicly read and recorded consistent with the provisions of subsection f. of this section. f. Unless and until a proposal is accepted, the drawings, specifications and other information in the proposal shall remain the property of the person making the proposal. The contracting unit shall make reasonable efforts to maintain the secrecy and confidentiality of all proposals, and all information contained in the proposals, and shall not disclose the proposals or the information contained therein to the design-builders' competitors or the public. Once a proposal is accepted, the disclosure of the proposal and the information in the proposal, and the ownership of the drawings, specifications, and information therein, shall be determined in accordance with existing law and the terms of the design-build contract. L.2021, c.71, s.23.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64A-25.24g (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64A-25.24g - Submission of received proposals.

18A:64A-25.24g Submission of received proposals.  24. a. Once received, proposals shall be submitted to the design professional or designated employee retained by the contracting unit. No proposal shall be considered until certification is issued by the design professional or designated employee retained by the contracting unit that the proposal is consistent with the evaluation factors. No proposal for a design-build contract may be accepted unless the contracting unit determines that there was adequate competition for such contract. b. The technical review committee shall score the technical proposals using the criteria and methodology set forth in the request for proposals in accordance with paragraph (2) of subsection a. of section 22 of P.L.2021, c.71 (C.18A:64A-25.24e) and make an award recommendation to the head of the contracting unit. The head of the contracting unit shall make the design-build contract award decision, consistent with the award recommendation.  c. The contracting unit shall evaluate the received technical proposals and price bid against the published factors and weighting to arrive at a composite score. The contracting unit shall make public the design-builder to be awarded the contract for the project. After the award decision is made, the contracting unit shall make public the sealed price bid for each proposal submitted to the contracting unit by a design-builder. d. Acceptance of a proposal shall be made by written notice to the design-builder which submitted the accepted proposal. At the same time notice of acceptance is delivered, the contracting unit shall also inform, in writing, the other design-builders that their proposals were not accepted. e. The contracting unit shall have the right to reject any and all proposals, except for the purpose of evading the provisions and policies of sections 18 through 25 of P.L.2021, c.71 (C.18A:64A-25.24a through C.18A:64A-25.24h). The contracting unit shall solicit new proposals using the same evaluation factors, budget constraints, or qualifications, unless there has been a material change in circumstances affecting the needs of the contracting unit, including but not limited to an environmental issue, natural disaster, state of emergency, or unforeseen fiscal constraint. f. Proposals may be withdrawn for any reason at any time prior to acceptance. g. When a design-builder receives notification from a public body that the proposal, which it has submitted, has not been accepted, the design-builder may, within 30 days, request to review the design-build proposals submitted, the technical review committee evaluation scores from the selection process, and the final recommendation of award document. The design-builder shall submit this request in writing. L.2021, c.71, s.24.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64A-25.24h (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64A-25.24h - Regulations.

18A:64A-25.24h Regulations.  25. Notwithstanding the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), to the contrary, the Secretary of Higher Education shall adopt, immediately upon filing with the Office of Administrative Law, regulations that the Secretary of Higher Education deems necessary to implement the provisions of sections 18 through 25 of P.L.2021, c.71 (C.18A:64A-25.24a through C.18A:64A-25.24h), which regulations shall be effective for a period not to exceed 180 days from the date of the filing. The Secretary of Higher Education shall thereafter amend, adopt, or readopt the regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). L.2021, c.71, s.25.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64A-25.26 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64A-25.26 - Specifications

18A:64A-25.26. Specifications  All specifications for the doing of any such construction work for a county college shall fix the date before which the work shall be completed, or the number of working days to be allowed for its completion, and every such contract shall contain a provision for a deduction from the contract price for any moneys paid by the county college to any inspector or inspectors necessarily employed by it on the work for any number of days in excess of the number allowed in the specifications. L.1982, c. 189, s. 26, eff. Jan. 1, 1983.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64A-25.26a (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64A-25.26a - County colleges may use electronic procurement processes.

18A:64A-25.26a County colleges may use electronic procurement processes.  12. Notwithstanding any provisions of the "County College Contracts Law," P.L.1982, c.189 (C.18A:64A-25.1 et seq.) to the contrary, a county college may use electronic procurement processes for public works construction contracts, pursuant to the requirements of section 4 of P.L.2020, c.59 (C.52:34A-4).  L.2020, c.59, s.12.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64A-25.27 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64A-25.27 - Authorization; resolution; method.

18A:64A-25.27 Authorization; resolution; method.  27. Any county college may, by resolution of its board of trustees, authorize the sale in the following manner of its personal property not needed for college purposes: a. If the estimated fair value of the property to be sold exceeds $25,000 or, commencing January 1, 2003, the amount determined pursuant to subsection b. of section 3 of P.L.1982, c. 189 (C. 18A:64A-25.3) in any one sale and the property does not consist of perishable goods, it shall be sold at public sale to the highest bidder. b. Notice of the date, time and place of the public sale, together with a description of the items to be sold and the conditions of sale shall be published once in a legal newspaper. Such sales shall be held not less than seven nor more than 14 days after the publication of the notice thereof. c. Personal property may be sold to the United States, the State of New Jersey, another county college or to any body politic by private sale without advertising for bids. d. If no bids are received, the property may then be sold at private sale without further publication or notice thereof but in no event at less than the estimated fair value; or the county college may, if it so elects, reoffer the property at public sale. As used herein, "estimated fair value" means the market value of the property if sold by a willing seller to a willing buyer less the cost to the college of continuing to store or maintain such property. e. A county college may reject all bids if it determines such rejection to be in the public interest. In any case in which the college has rejected all bids, it may readvertise such personal property for a subsequent public sale. If it elects to reject all bids at a second public sale pursuant to this section, it may then sell such personal property without further publication or notice thereof at private sale, provided that in no event shall the negotiated price at the private sale be less than the amount of the highest bid rejected at the preceding two public sales, and provided further that in no event shall the terms or conditions of sale be changed or amended. f. If the estimated fair value of the property to be sold does not exceed $25,000 or, commencing January 1, 2003, the amount determined pursuant to subsection b. of section 3 of P.L.1982, c.189 (C.18A:64A-25.3) in any one sale or the property consists of perishable goods, it may be sold at private sale without advertising for bids. g. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, by resolution of the board of trustees, a purchasing agent may include a sale of personal property no longer needed for county college purposes as part of specifications to offset the price of a new purchase. L.1982,c.189,s.27; amended 1984, c.241, s.8; 2001, c.281, s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64A-25.30 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64A-25.30 - No action for damages for action by officials

18A:64A-25.30. No action for damages for action by officials  30. No action for damages shall lie against the Board of Higher Education, the Commission on Higher Education, the Presidents' Council, any State official, any county college or its board of trustees or any of its officers because of any action taken by virtue of the provisions of this article.  L.1982,c.189,s.30; amended 1994,c.48,s.145.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64A-25.31 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64A-25.31 - Indemnity agreement with the United States, etc.

18A:64A-25.31. Indemnity agreement with the United States, etc.  Any county college may enter into an agreement indemnifying the United States of America or any board, body, officer or agency thereof from any liability for loss or damage to the person or property of others resulting from any project undertaken or to be undertaken by the federal government for the benefit of such county college or any project the cost of which or any part thereof is to be paid out of federal funds. L.1982, c. 189, s. 31, eff. Jan. 1, 1983.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64A-25.32 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64A-25.32 - Contracts, etc.; validated and confirmed

18A:64A-25.32. Contracts, etc.; validated and confirmed  Any action, purchase, sale, contract or agreement taken, made or entered into prior to the effective date of this article is hereby validated and confirmed; provided that in no event shall multi-year leases or contracts entered into prior to the effective date of this article be renewed or extended except in accordance with the terms and provisions of this article. L.1982, c. 189, s. 32, eff. Jan. 1, 1983.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64A-25.33 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64A-25.33 - Definitions

18A:64A-25.33. Definitions  Definitions. For the purposes of this act:  a. "Fund" means a joint self-insurance fund established by a county college insurance group pursuant to this act. The joint self-insurance fund is a fund of public moneys from contributions made by members of a county college insurance group for the purpose of securing insurance protection, risk management programs, or related services as authorized by this act;  b. "County college insurance group" or "group" means an association formed by two or more county colleges for the development, administration, and provision of risk management programs, joint self-insurance fund or funds, and related services;  c. "Risk management program" means a plan, and activities carried out under the plan, by a county college insurance group to reduce risk of loss with respect to a particular line of insurance protection or coverage provided by a fund pursuant to this act, including safety engineering and other loss prevention and control techniques. Risk management program also includes the administration of one or more funds, including the processing and defense of claims brought against or on behalf of members of the group;  d. "Trustees" or "board of trustees" means the board of trustees established pursuant to the bylaws of the county college insurance group to govern or manage the risk management programs, joint self-insurance fund or funds, and related services of the group;  e. "Contributions" means the moneys paid by a member of a county college insurance group in amounts as may be set by the board of trustees or other officers as provided in the group's bylaws for the purpose of participating in a joint self-insurance fund or funds, securing risk management programs or related services;  f. "Certified audit" means an audit upon which an auditor expresses his professional opinion that the accompanying statements present fairly the financial position of a fund in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied, and accordingly including tests of the accounting records and other auditing procedures as considered necessary in the circumstances;  g. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Insurance.  L. 1985, c. 204, s. 1, eff. June 26, 1985.