Bill
A 5524
Overview: Bill Number: A 5524, Title: Relates to the debriefing of certain contracts, Status: SUBSTITUTED BY S5149, Introduced: April 10, 2025Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to
Overview: Bill Number: A 5524, Title: Relates to the debriefing of certain contracts, Status: SUBSTITUTED BY S5149, Introduced: April 10, 2025
Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to enhance transparency and accountability in the state's contracting process by requiring debriefing sessions for certain types of contracts. The goal is to provide vendors with feedback on their proposals and the reasons for the state's contract award decisions.
Key Provisions:
- Requires state agencies to offer debriefing sessions to vendors who submitted bids or proposals for contracts over $50,000
- Specifies the information that must be provided during the debriefing, including the agency's evaluation of the vendor's proposal
- Allows vendors to request a debriefing within a certain timeframe after a contract award is announced
Affected Parties and Impacts: The primary parties affected by this bill are state agencies that award contracts and the vendors who submit bids or proposals. Vendors would benefit from the increased transparency and ability to receive feedback, which could help them improve future submissions.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: This bill has been substituted by Senate Bill S5149, which is currently under consideration. If passed, the new debriefing requirements would take effect 90 days after the bill becomes law.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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