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Melissa Kosensky, QPA, Assistant Purchasing Agent County of Somerset |
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NORTH JERSEY NIGP CHAPTER #7 - MINUTES PAST MINUTES ARE POSTED BELOW NORTHERN NEW JERSEY NIGP The meeting was called to order at 10:14A.M. by President Jim Jorgensen. GUEST SPEAKERS Kathi Cupano, Assistant Director, Center for Government Services, Rutgers Continuing Education The 2019 Purchasing Forum will be held on 5/1 & 5/2 at the Golden Nugget in Atlantic City. It will have a “Margaritaville’ theme. Anthony E. Carlos, Investigator, NJ Dept. of the Treasury
Form AA302-which is the form used to obtain the certificate. If Form AA302 is used to verify compliance it is a good idea to also obtain a copy of the check or money order that the vendor is providing to the state. The only form of evidence for Construction projects is Form AA201. It must have a projected & completed date. A good rule of thumb: If you anticipate going over the bid threshold, you should obtain the certificate On the compliance audits, state contracts, cooperative contracts & JIF’s are not looked at Joseph A. Valenti, LLC, Governmental Purchasing Educator A2187/P.L. 2018 c104: This legislation, known as Jake’s Law encourages the building of completely inclusive playgrounds. Government entities may partner with playground manufacturers to assist with the design & construction. DCA must promulgate regulations. A3808: This bill provides for prompt payment for goods & services. It called for 45 calendar days for municipalities to pay vendors & 60 days for schools. It was vetoed by the governor. Penalties will be paid at rate to be specified by State Treasurer. A4197: Pending- Permits acceptance of bids that are up to 5% more than the lowest responsible bidder for goods & services, under certain circumstances. i.e. if bid response is most advantageous or bidder has more responsible track record. …then isn’t it a competitive contract? A4291: Expands circumstances under which prevailing wage must be paid for EDA funded projects. There is a challenge in Atlantic County regarding bid openings. What traditionally has been considered the public announcing of the “contents” is being questioned. In addition to announcing the bid prices, the challenger wants to go to a more detailed level (Is the BRC there, etc.) It is suggested that the word “contents” be defined. OLD BUSINESS: NEW BUSINESS: Jim thanked Liz Crescibine who will be stepping down as Vice President; therefore there is an opening now for the VP position. He stated that nominations are also needed for the President & VP positions for 2019. Jim will not be continuing in this position due to job conflicts. The following nominations were made and passed by motion: The meeting was adjourned at 12:13PM. Respectfully Submitted,
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