New JerseyPublic construction bidders with unusually low bids would submit more records
On competitively bid public projects covered by New Jersey’s required wage rules, contractors bidding at least 10% below the next lowest bid would submit detailed costs and added certifications.
What it does
For competitive public work covered by New Jersey’s required wage rules, bidders at least 10% below the next lowest bid would submit detailed costs and added certifications or risk rejection.
Argument forDetailed cost records could help public agencies check whether unusually low bids can cover the promised work and required worker pay.
Argument againstShort deadlines could cause contractors to lose bids if they cannot gather detailed estimates and certifications in time.
More detail
Covered bidders would submit detailed cost estimates, added certifications, and a certified work schedule. This covers competitive public work under New Jersey’s required wage law when the lowest bid is at least 10% below the next lowest. Missing records would be grounds to reject the bid and award the contract to the next lowest bidder who meets the requirements. Bidders could withdraw during the process without penalty. Cost details would be due within three days of notice of the bid gap. Other required records would be due within five days of that notice.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 19Introduced, Referred to Assembly Labor CommitteeIntroduced
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