N.J. Stat. § 52:35B-6

Current through L. 2024, c. 80.

Section 52:35B-6 - Inclusions in solicitations for design-build contracts

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 2 through 9 of P.L. 2021, c. 71(C.52:35B-2 through C.52:35B-9) 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.

N.J.S. § 52:35B-6

Added by L. 2021, c. 71, s. 6, eff. 4/30/2021.