New Jersey § 40a:11-45
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 40a:11-45, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40a:11-45.
Notwithstanding the provisions of any law to the contrary, a contracting agency of
a county or municipality which has established a qualified small business enterprise
set-aside program, a qualified veteran business enterprise set-aside program, a qualified minority business enterprise set-aside program or a qualified women's
business enterprise set-aside program shall designate that a contract, subcontract
or other means of procurement of goods, services, equipment, or construction be awarded
to a qualified small business enterprise, a qualified veteran business enterprise, a qualified minority business enterprise or a qualified women's business enterprise,
if a contracting agency is likely to receive bids from at least two qualified small
business enterprises, qualified veteran business enterprises, qualified minority business enterprises or qualified women's business enterprises,
as appropriate, at a fair and reasonable price. Such designations shall be made prior to any advertisement for bids, if required. Once designated, the advertisement for bids, if necessary, shall indicate that the
contract to be awarded is a qualified small business enterprise set-aside contract, qualified veteran business enterprise set-aside contract, a qualified minority business enterprise set-aside contract or a qualified women's
business enterprise set-aside contract, as appropriate. All advertisements for bids shall be published in at least one newspaper which will
best provide notice thereof to qualified small business enterprises, qualified veteran business enterprises, qualified minority business enterprises or to qualified women's business enterprises,
as appropriate, sufficiently in advance of the date fixed for receiving the bids to
promote competitive bidding, but shall not be published less than 10 days prior to
that date.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 40a:11-45
What does New Jersey Statutes § 40a:11-45 cover?
Section 40a:11-45 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.
How do I cite New Jersey § 40a:11-45?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 40a:11-45" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 40a:11-45 apply to my situation?
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