Guidance on Using National Cooperative Contracts - 05/16/2012

Recently enacted P.L.2011, c. 139 allows local contracting units to utilize national cooperative contracts as a method of procurement.  Local Finance Notice 2012-10 has been issued to guide local units on the use of national cooperative contracts.

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The regulations for the Qualified Purchasing Agent (QPA) Law have now been filed and will appear in the May 7th edition of the New Jersey Register.  Local Finance Notice 2012-9 summarizes the regulations and contains important information concerning the first QPA exam, which is scheduled for June 25, 2012 and continuing education requirements for current and future holders of QPA certificates.  A link to the exam application is included in the LFN or can be accessed on the Division website at www.nj.gov/dca/divisions/dlgs.  Please note that applications MUST be postmarked by May 29, 2012.  For questions concerning the exam and continuing education requirements please call the Division's Certification Unit at (609-292-9757 or email dkaminski@dca.state.nj.us. 

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Local Finance Notice 2011-38 provides local procurement officials a list of all 2012 Federal and State holidays for ensuring local compliance when bids cannot be accepted.  The law places limits on when contracting units can accept bids for local unit and public school contracts.   

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