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NJ Rev Stat § 18A:18A-45 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:18A-45 - Manner and method of sale.

18A:18A-45 Manner and method of sale.  18A:18A-45. Manner and method of sale. Any board of education may, by resolution and by sealed bid or public auction, authorize the sale of its personal property not needed for school purposes. a. If the estimated fair value of the property to be sold exceeds 15 percent of the bid threshold in any one sale and it is neither livestock nor 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 an official newspaper. Such sale 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 board of education, any body politic, any foreign nation which has diplomatic relations with the United States, or any governmental unit in these United States 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 board of education may if it so elect, reoffer the property at public sale. As used herein, "estimated fair value" means the market value of the property between a willing seller and a willing buyer less the cost to the board of education to continue storage or maintenance of any personal property not needed for school purposes to be sold pursuant to this section. e. A board of education may reject all bids if it determines such rejection to be in the public interest. In any case in which the board of education 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 private sale be less than the highest price of any 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 the applicable bid threshold established pursuant to subsection a. of this section in any one sale or is either livestock or 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 education, a purchasing agent may include the sale of personal property no longer needed for school purposes as part of specifications to offset the price of a new purchase. L.1977, c.114; amended 1983, c.171, s.7; 1999, c.440, s.80.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:18A-46 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:18A-46 - No action for damages for action by officials

18A:18A-46. No action for damages for action by officials  No action for damages shall lie against the State board, any State official, or any board of education or any of its officers because of any action taken by virtue of the provisions of this chapter. L.1977, c. 114, s. 1, eff. June 2, 1977.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:18A-46.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:18A-46.1 - Limitation on withholding of State funds from school districts for certain violations of public school contracts law.

18A:18A-46.1 Limitation on withholding of State funds from school districts for certain violations of public school contracts law.  1. a. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, except as otherwise provided in this section, the Commissioner of Education shall not withhold State funds from any school district, or require any school district to remit any State funds previously paid to that district, because of any act or omission by the district which the commissioner determines to have been taken or permitted to occur in violation of the extraordinary unspecifiable services exception to the requirements for public advertisement and bidding as set forth in N.J.S.18A:18A-5, unless the commissioner determines that:(1)the act or omission was the result of any collusion between any officer or employee of the district and any contract vendor; or (2) the act or omission was prompted by an intent on the part of any officer or employee of the district to evade the public advertisement and bidding requirements of the "Public School Contracts Law," N.J.S.18A:18A-1 et seq.; or (3) a prior act or omission resulted in a withholding of State funds or a remission of State funds due to a violation of the extraordinary unspecifiable services exception to the requirements for public advertisement and bidding as set forth in N.J.S.18A:18A-5. b. If the commissioner determines that the violation was caused by negligence and none of the provisions in paragraph (3) in subsection a. are met, the amount of State funds withheld shall not exceed 10% of the contract amount, or in the case of multiple contracts, 10% of the total amount of the contracts, or $25,000, whichever is less. c. Any school district from which the commissioner withheld funds or has sought to collect funds prior to the effective date of this act due to a determination that the district acted or permitted an action to occur in violation of the extraordinary unspecifiable services exception to the requirements for public advertising and bidding as set forth in N.J.S.18A:18A-5 may apply to the commissioner for restoration of funds so withheld. If the commissioner determines that none of the provisions set forth in paragraph (1), (2) or (3) in subsection a. or in subsection b. applies, the commissioner shall remit to the school district the applicable funds previously withheld or forgive any amounts pending collection. d. The limitations placed upon the commissioner pursuant to this act shall not restrict the commissioner's authority to supervise the compliance by school districts with the requirements of the "Public School Contracts Law," N.J.S.18A:18A-1 et seq., and to seek all other remedies pursuant to Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes. L.1999,c.55,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:18A-47 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:18A-47 - Indemnity agreement with the United States, etc.

18A:18A-47. Indemnity agreement with the United States, etc.  Any board of education may enter into an agreement indemnifying the United States of America, or any board, body, officer or agency thereof, from loss or damage to the property of others resulting from the furtherance of any project, undertaken or to be undertaken by the Federal Government for the benefit of such board of education where the cost or any part thereof is to be paid out of Federal funds. L.1977, c. 114, s. 1, eff. June 2, 1977.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:18A-48 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:18A-48 - Contracts, etc.; validated and confirmed

18A:18A-48. Contracts, etc.; validated and confirmed  Any action, purchase, sale, contract or agreement taken, made or entered into prior to the effective date of this chapter pursuant to any of the acts, amendments and supplements repealed by this chapter are hereby validated and confirmed, provided that in no event shall a lease of personal property entered into prior to the effective date of this chapter be renewed or extended, except in accordance with the terms and provisions of this chapter. L.1977, c. 114, s. 1, eff. June 2, 1977.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:18A-49 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:18A-49 - Approval required for school building

18A:18A-49. Approval required for school building  18A:18A-49. The board of education of a school district shall be required to secure the approval of its final plans and specifications as required by the State Uniform Construction Code for the erection or alteration of any school building or vocational school building or any part thereof by the Bureau of Facility Planning Services in the Department of Education or an appropriately licensed municipal code official.  L.1977, c.114; amended 1990,c.23,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:18A-49.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:18A-49.1 - Transportation of pupils to and from schools

18A:18A-49.1. Transportation of pupils to and from schools  The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to contracts for the transportation of pupils to and from school, which contracts are regulated by Chapter 39 of this Title. L.1977, c. 114, s. 1, eff. June 2, 1977.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:18A-49.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:18A-49.2 - Rules.

18A:18A-49.2 Rules.  81. Pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs, after consultation with the Commissioner of Education, may adopt rules implementing the provisions of the "Public School Contracts Law," N.J.S.18A:18A-1 et seq. L.1999,c.440,s.81.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:18A-49.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:18A-49.3 - Contract for taking yearbook pictures, use of other photographers' photos permitted.

18A:18A-49.3 Contract for taking yearbook pictures, use of other photographers' photos permitted.  1. A board of education may enter into a contract with a photographer for the taking of pupil yearbook pictures. The hiring of a photographer shall not prohibit a pupil from engaging a photographer of the pupil's choice nor prevent a picture taken by that photographer from appearing in the yearbook if the picture meets the specifications of the yearbook staff. L.2003,c.313,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:18A-49.4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:18A-49.4 - Civil action brought on behalf of board of education.

18A:18A-49.4 Civil action brought on behalf of board of education.  8. a. A board of education as defined in and subject to the provisions of the "Public School Contracts Law," P.L.1977, c.114 (N.J.S.18A:18A-1 et seq.), shall implement and comply with the provisions of P.L.2012, c.25 (C.52:32-55 et al.), except that the board shall rely on the list developed by the State Department of the Treasury pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2012, c.25 (C.52:32-57). b. If the board determines that a person or entity has submitted a false certification concerning its engagement in investment activities in Iran under section 4 of P.L.2012, c.25 (C.52:32-58), the board shall report to the New Jersey Attorney General the name of that person or entity, and the Attorney General shall determine whether to bring a civil action against the person to collect the penalty prescribed in paragraph (1) of subsection a. of section 5 of P.L.2012, c.25 (C.52:32-59). The board may also report to the board's attorney the name of that person, together with its information as to the false certification, and the board's attorney may determine to bring such civil action against the person to collect such penalty. L.2012, c.25, s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:18A-50 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:18A-50 - Statutes repealed

18A:18A-50. Statutes repealed  The following sections, chapters and acts, together with all amendments and supplements thereto, are hereby repealed: Chapter 18 of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes; Laws of 1969, c. 104, s. 2 (C. 18A:18-1.6); Laws of 1971, c. 42 (C. 18A:18-2.1; C. 18A:18-2.2). L.1977, c. 114, s. 1, eff. June 2, 1977.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:18A-52 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:18A-52 - Set-aside programs

18A:18A-52. Set-aside programs  a. A board of education may, by resolution, establish a minority business enterprise set-aside program. In authorizing such a program, the board of education shall establish a goal of setting aside a certain percentage of the dollar value of total procurements to be awarded as set-aside contracts to minority business enterprises.  b. A board of education may, by resolution, establish a women's business enterprise set-aside program. In authorizing such a program, the board of education shall establish a goal of setting aside a certain percentage of the dollar value of total procurements to be awarded as set-aside contracts to women's business enterprises.  c. A board of education may, by resolution, establish a small business enterprise set-aside program. In authorizing such a program, the board of education shall establish a goal of setting aside a certain percentage of the dollar value of total procurements to be awarded as set-aside contracts to small business enterprises.  P.L. 1985, c. 490, s. 2; amended 1988,c.37,s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:18A-53 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:18A-53 - Attainment of goals

18A:18A-53. Attainment of goals  a. Any goal established pursuant to section 2 of this act may be attained by requiring that a portion of a contract shall be subcontracted to a small business enterprise, minority business enterprise or women's business enterprise, in addition to designating entire contracts to these enterprises.  b. Each board of education shall make a good faith effort to attain any goal established.  P.L. 1985, c. 490, s. 3; amended 1988,c.37,s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:18A-54 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:18A-54 - "Public School Contracts Law" applicable

18A:18A-54. "Public School Contracts Law" applicable  All provisions of the "Public School Contracts Law," N.J.S. 18A:18A-1 et seq., and any supplements thereto, shall apply to purchases, contracts and agreements made pursuant to this act unless otherwise superseded by the provisions of this act.  L. 1985, c. 490, s. 4, eff. Jan. 17, 1986.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:18A-55 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:18A-55 - Designation of contracts

18A:18A-55. Designation of contracts  Notwithstanding the provisions of any law to the contrary, a board of education which has established a small business enterprise set-aside program, a minority business enterprise set-aside program or a women's business enterprise set-aside program shall designate that a contract, subcontract or other means of procurement of goods, services, equipment, or construction shall be awarded to a small business enterprise, a minority business enterprise or a women's business enterprise, if the board is likely to receive bids from at least two small business enterprises, minority business enterprises or women's business enterprises, as appropriate, at a fair and reasonable price.  The designations shall be made prior to any advertisement for bids, if required. Once designated, the advertisement for bids, if necessary, shall indicate that the contract to be awarded is a small business enterprise set-aside contract, a minority business enterprise set-aside contract or a women's business enterprise set-aside contract, as appropriate. All advertisements for bids shall be published in at least one newspaper which will best provide notice thereof to small business enterprises, minority business enterprises or to women's business enterprises, as appropriate, sufficiently in advance of the date fixed for receiving the bids to promote competitive bidding, but shall not be published less than 10 days prior to that date.  P.L. 1985, c. 490, s. 5; amended 1988,c.37,s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:18A-56 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:18A-56 - Withdrawal of designation

18A:18A-56. Withdrawal of designation  a. If the board of education determines that two bids from small businesses, minority or women's businesses cannot be obtained, the board may withdraw the designation of the set-aside contract and resolicit bids on an unrestricted basis pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S. 18A:18A-1 et seq. The cancelled designation shall not be considered in determining whether or not the board attained its goal established pursuant to section 2 of this act.  b. If the board of education determines that the acceptance of the lowest responsible bid will result in the payment of an unreasonable price, the board shall reject all bids and withdraw the designation of the set-aside contract. Small business enterprises, minority business enterprises or women's business enterprises, as appropriate, shall be notified in writing of the set-aside cancellation, the reasons for the rejection and the board's intent to resolicit bids on an unrestricted basis pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S. 18A:18A-1 et seq. The cancelled bid solicitation shall not be considered in determining whether or not the board attained its goal established pursuant to section 2 of this act.  P.L. 1985, c. 490, s. 6; amended 1988,c.37,s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:18A-57 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:18A-57 - Annual report

18A:18A-57. Annual report  Any board of education which has established a small business set-aside program, a minority business enterprise set-aside program or a women's business enterprise set-aside program shall prepare a report by January 31 of each year describing the board's efforts in attaining the set-aside goals and the percentage of the dollar value of total procurements awarded in the immediately preceding local fiscal year. The board of education shall publish a list of its attainments in at least one newspaper circulating in the school district by March 1 of each year.  P.L. 1985, c. 490, s. 7; amended 1988,c.37,s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:18A-58 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:18A-58 - Rules, regulations

18A:18A-58. Rules, regulations  The State Board of Education, or any State department or agency the State board may designate, may adopt rules and regulations pursuant to the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L. 1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.) as it may deem necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act.  L. 1985, c. 490, s. 8, eff. Jan. 17, 1986.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:18A-59 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:18A-59 - False information; penalties

18A:18A-59. False information; penalties  Where the local board of education determines that a business has been classified as a small business enterprise, minority business enterprise or women's business enterprise on the basis of false information knowingly supplied by the business and has been awarded a contract to which it would not otherwise have been entitled under this act, the local board of education shall have the authority to:  a. Assess the business any difference between the contract amount and what the local board of education's cost would have been if the contract had not been awarded in accordance with the provisions of this act;  b. In addition to the amount due under subsection a., assess the business a penalty in an amount of not more than 10% of the amount of the contract involved; and  c. Order the business ineligible to transact any business with the local board of education for a period to be determined by the local board of education.  Prior to any final determination, assessment or order under this section, the local board of education shall afford the business an opportunity for a hearing on the reasons for the imposition of the penalties set forth in subsection a., b. or c. of this section.  L.1985, c.490, s.13; amended 1988,c.37,s.11.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:18A-62 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:18A-62 - Entry into design-build contracts permitted.

18A:18A-62 Entry into design-build contracts permitted.  35. 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 34 of P.L.2021, c.71 (C.18A:18A-61), provided the following conditions are met: (1) The project or projects under consideration have a cost equal to or exceeding $5,000,000. (2) The contracting unit shall, prior to issuing solicitations, publish procedures consistent with regulations promulgated by the Department of Community Affairs, in consultation with the Department of Education, where applicable for the solicitation and award of design-build contracts, and shall adhere to sections 34 through 41 of P.L.2021, c.71 (C.18A:18A-61 through C.18A:18A-68) and those procedures; and (3) The contracting unit shall, for each public project or projects under sections 34 through 41 of P.L.2021, c.71 (C.18A:18A-61 through C.18A:18A-68), 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. d. Any design-build contract awarded pursuant to sections 34 through 41 of P.L.2021, c.71 (C.18A:18A-61 through C.18A:18A-68) may be reviewed by the Office of the State Comptroller. L.2021, c.71, s.35.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:18A-64 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:18A-64 - Evaluation factors contained in proposals.

18A:18A-64 Evaluation factors contained in proposals.  37. a. Each request for proposals shall contain evaluation factors prepared by a design professional or designated employee as defined in section 34 of P.L.2021, c.71 (C.18A:18A-61). 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.37.