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A 4006

Relates to the use of certain moneys received by the Bohemia volunteer firefighter's association, and modernization of certain language

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jarett Gandolfo

Allows properly registered partnerships/joint ventures to bid on certain public works and prevailing wage projects in NJ, with joint liability and strict pre‑award registration.

SUBSTITUTED BY S7162A
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Bill Summary · A 4006

Summary — Assembly Bill A4006 (as amended / reprinted 5/22/2025)

Status: Substituted by S7162A (6/11/2025). Introduced 3/7/2024; amended in committee 4/10/2025; Assembly floor amendments adopted 5/22/2025. Effective immediately upon enactment (as drafted).

Main purpose

To allow partnerships and joint ventures (P/JVs) to bid on specified public works and prevailing‑wage contracts in New Jersey provided each partner/member is independently registered under the State’s Public Works Contractor Registration law, and to modernize related registration and accountability language.

Key provisions

  • Amends section 4 of P.L.1999, c.238 (C.34:11‑56.51) to permit a partnership or joint venture to bid on a public works contract or any contract for which prevailing wage is required, if each party to the partnership or joint venture is independently registered under the public works contractor registration law.
  • Limits the types of projects in which P/JVs may bid (committee amendment): heavy, highway, utility, marine, transit, environmental remediation, and related infrastructure projects — or any such project for which prevailing wage is required.
  • Defines “heavy infrastructure project” to include planning, design, construction, or maintenance of essential facilities and systems such as roads, bridges, tunnels, railways, airports, seaports, transit systems, water and wastewater treatment facilities, stormwater systems, utilities, and environmental remediation.
  • Assembly floor amendments (5/22/2025) add procedural and accountability requirements:
    • A partnership or joint venture must, prior to being awarded a contract, register with the Department of Labor and Workforce Development and obtain a Public Works Contractor Registration certificate.
    • The P/JV must designate a primary contract manager responsible for contract administration and compliance.
    • All parties to the partnership or joint venture are held jointly and severally liable for failure to perform or comply with the contract (or a portion of it), regardless of which party fails to perform.
    • Failure to perform or comply may result in penalties to the P/JV, including cancellation of the contract.

Who is affected

  • Partnerships and joint ventures that wish to bid on public works or prevailing wage projects (particularly large infrastructure projects).
  • Individual contractors and subcontractors (must maintain independent registration to be eligible).
  • Public entities and agencies that procure public works contracts.
  • New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (registration and enforcement duties).

Potential impact

  • Expands bidding options by permitting properly registered P/JVs to compete for major public works projects, potentially encouraging collaboration and pooling of expertise/resources.
  • Preserves regulatory safeguards by requiring independent registration of all parties, pre‑award registration of the P/JV, a designated contract manager, and joint/several liability — increasing oversight and accountability.
  • May increase administrative/compliance burdens for P/JVs (registration, single designated manager) and raise risk exposure because of joint/several liability.

Legislative timeline / action highlights

  • Introduced in Assembly: 3/7/2024 (referred to Assembly State & Local Government).
  • Reported out of Assembly State & Local Government with amendments: 4/10/2025.
  • Assembly floor amendment passed: 5/22/2025.
  • Ordered to third reading / Rules calendar in Assembly: 6/11/2025.
  • Substituted by companion Senate bill S7162A: 6/11/2025.

Statutory reference

  • Amends: P.L.1999, c.238 — Section 4 (C.34:11‑56.51), which governs Public Works Contractor Registration and prevailing wage eligibility.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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