Revises provisions of "County College Contracts Law"; permits bidder disqualification due to prior negative experience.

This bill allows New Jersey county colleges to disqualify bidders who have had prior negative experience with public institutions of higher education. County college boards of trustees may disqualify a bidder who would otherwise be the lowest responsible bidder or most advantageous bidder if they find the bidder failed to perform, defaulted on a contract, or was suspended from state contracting. The law requires colleges to provide written notice of potential disqualification, offer a hearing if requested, and consider mitigating factors before disqualifying a bidder for up to five years. This provision aims to help colleges avoid working with vendors who have previously provided unsatisfactory service.