Requires State Contract Managers to monitor work conducted by subcontractors on State contracts.

This bill requires State Contract Managers to monitor subcontractors on New Jersey state contracts who are certified businesses (such as minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned, or LGBTQ+-owned businesses). It mandates that Contract Managers ensure these subcontractors perform work within their certified expertise areas and document any deviations. If prime contractors stop using a certified business, Contract Managers must obtain a formal explanation. Quarterly reports detailing mismatches must be submitted to the Chief Diversity Officer, including contractor names and descriptions of work outside certified expertise. The bill directly affects state agencies, prime contractors, and certified businesses participating in state contracts.