Modifies use of cooperative purchasing agreements by certain public contracting units for construction services; prohibits time-and-materials contracts in certain circumstances; allows indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity public contracts in certain circumstances.

This bill modifies how public contracting units (like counties, school districts, and municipalities) can use cooperative purchasing agreements for construction projects. It prohibits time-and-materials contracts for public works projects covered by New Jersey’s prevailing wage and contractor registration laws, requiring instead that such projects use competitively bid agreements. The bill also allows contracting units to issue indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contracts for construction without final plans, provided bids remain competitive and outline how individual orders will be processed. These changes aim to standardize procurement processes while ensuring compliance with public works requirements.