N.J. Admin. Code § 17:13-4.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 17:13-4.3 - Good faith efforts of bidders; requirements

(a) The following actions shall be taken by a bidder in establishing a good faith effort to solicit and award subcontracts to eligible small businesses, as established in the RFP:

1. The bidder shall attempt to locate qualified potential small business subcontractors;

2. The bidder shall request a listing of small businesses from the Division if none are known to the bidder;

3. The bidder shall keep a record of its efforts, including the names of businesses contacted and the means and results of such contacts;

4. The bidder shall provide all potential subcontractors with detailed information regarding the specifications; and

5. The bidder shall attempt, wherever possible, to negotiate prices with potential subcontractors submitting higher than acceptable price quotes.

(b) Bidders shall maintain adequate records to document their good faith efforts to solicit and award subcontracts to eligible small businesses, as established in the RFP, including those specific actions set forth in this subchapter.

N.J. Admin. Code § 17:13-4.3

Adopted by 49 N.J.R. 3784(b), effective 12/4/2017