New Jersey § 52:32-20
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 52:32-20, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52:32-20.
a. Notwithstanding the provisions of any State bidding or public contracts laws to the
contrary, but subject to any supervening federal statutes or rules, contracting agencies, in consultation with the department, may designate a contract, or a portion thereof, for goods, equipment, construction or
services to be awarded by a contracting agency as a small business , female business or minority business set-aside contract pursuant to the goals and procedures established by this 1985 amendatory act , whenever there is a reasonable expectation that bids may be obtained from at least
three qualified small businesses , female businesses or minority businesses capable of furnishing the desired goods, equipment, construction or services at a
fair and reasonable price. The designation shall be made prior to the advertisement for bids. b. Where application of the goals and procedures established under this act would
jeopardize the State's participation in a program from which the State receives federal
funds or other benefits, the contracting agency may, in consultation with the department,
withdraw the affected contracts from consideration or calculation.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 52:32-20
What does New Jersey Statutes § 52:32-20 cover?
Section 52:32-20 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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