New Jersey § 34:11-56
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 34:11-56, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34:11-56.
a. If a person makes the lowest bid for a contract with a public body for public work
subject to the provisions of the “New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act,” P.L.1963, c. 150
( C.34:11-56.25 et seq. ) and that bid is ten percent or more lower than the next lowest bid for the contract,
the person making the lowest bid shall certify to the public body that the prevailing
wage rates required by that act shall be paid. If the bidder does not provide the certification prior to award of the contract,
the public body shall award the contract to the next lowest responsible and responsive
bidder. This certification shall be required only when a public body is engaging in competitive
bidding for public work. b. The Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development, in consultation with the Division
of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs, shall promulgate
rules and regulations concerning the standardization of the certification necessary
to effectuate the provisions of this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 34:11-56
What does New Jersey Statutes § 34:11-56 cover?
Section 34:11-56 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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