New Jersey § 18a:64-79

§ 18a:64-79.

A State college may only enter into a contract exceeding 36 consecutive months for

the: a. Supplying of fuel and oil for heating and other purposes and utilities for any

term not exceeding in the aggregate five years; or b. Plowing and removal of snow and ice for any term not exceeding in the aggregate

five years; or c. Collection and disposal of garbage and refuse for any term not exceeding in the

aggregate five years; or d. Purchase, lease or servicing of information technology for any term of not more

than five years; or e. Insurance for any term of not more than five years; or f. Leasing or service of automobiles, motor vehicles, machinery and equipment of every

nature and kind for any term not exceeding in the aggregate five years; or g. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2005, c. 369 ). h. Providing of food supplies and services, including food supplies and management

contracts for student centers, dining rooms, vending operations, and cafeterias, for

a term not exceeding 30 years; or i. Performance of work or services or the furnishing of materials or supplies for

the purpose of conserving energy in buildings owned by, or operations conducted by,

the contracting unit, the entire price of which is to be established as a percentage

of the resultant savings in energy costs, for a term not exceeding 10 years; provided

that a contract is entered into only subject to and in accordance with rules and regulations

adopted and guidelines promulgated by the Board of Public Utilities establishing a

methodology for computing energy cost savings; or j. Any single project for the construction, reconstruction or rehabilitation of a

public building, structure or facility, or a public works project, including the retention

of the services of an architect, engineer, construction manager, or other consultant

in connection with the project, for the length of time necessary for the completion

of the actual construction; or k. The management and operation of bookstores, performing arts centers, residence

halls, parking facilities and building operations for a term not exceeding 30 years; or l . The provision of banking, financial services, and e-commerce services for a term

not exceeding five years; or m. The provision of services for maintenance and repair of building systems, including,

but not limited to, fire alarms, fire suppression systems, security systems, and heating,

ventilation, and air conditioning systems for a term not exceeding five years; or n. Purchase of alternative energy or the purchase or lease of alternative energy services

or equipment for conservation or cost saving purposes for a term not exceeding 30 years. All multiyear leases and contracts entered into pursuant to this section, except contracts

and agreements for the provision of work or the supplying of equipment to promote

energy conservation and authorized pursuant to subsection i. of this section, shall

contain a clause making them subject to the availability and appropriation annually

of sufficient funds to meet the extended obligation or contain an annual cancellation

clause.