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Apr 30, 2026

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New York City Council Committee on Contracts — April 29, 2026: Oversight on capital construction; three items heard and laid over

The Committee on Contracts, chaired by Lincoln Restler, met jointly with the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure and on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations on April 29, 2026 to hear an oversight on capital construction contracting and cost escalation and to consider two introduced local laws and one resolution. The oversight (T2026-1616) was heard and filed. Intro. Nos. 263 and 465 and Res. No. 264 were heard and subsequently laid over for further consideration. Roll call and attending members are recorded in the minutes.

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Committee on Contracts approves amended resolution urging State Legislature to allow awarding certain food contracts to qualified bidders within 10% of lowest bid

At the April 29, 2026 meeting, the New York City Council Committee on Contracts held a hearing and approved an amended resolution (Res. 0183-2026-A) calling on the State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.7638.B/A.8091.B. The bill would allow certain purchase contracts for food to be awarded to a qualified bidder who meets specified standards when that bid is no more than 10% higher than the lowest responsible bidder. The amendment was proposed and adopted by the committee. Vote: 4 in favor (Restler, Brewer, Gennaro, Won); 3 absent (Hanks, Stevens, Vernikov).

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Committee on Contracts meeting minutes (Oversight hearing filed)

The New York City Council Committee on Contracts held a hearing on March 24, 2026 at 12:30 PM in Hearing Room 3 (250 Broadway, 8th Floor). Roll call indicated present members: Restler, Brewer, Stevens, Vernikov and Won; absent: Hanks; medical: Gennaro. The oversight item T2026-1383 (Budget and Oversight Hearings on the Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2027, Preliminary Capital Plan for Fiscal Years 2027-2030, and the Fiscal 2026 Preliminary Mayor’s Management Report) was heard by the committee and then filed by the committee. Attachments listed: Mayor's Office of Contract Services.

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New York City Council Committee on Contracts holds hearings and lays over items (Feb. 25, 2026)

The Committee on Contracts met at 250 Broadway (8th Floor, Hearing Room 2) and took action on an oversight and several legislative items: an oversight was filed; two introductions were heard and then laid over by the committee; and a resolution was heard and then laid over.

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Committee on Contracts approves Int. No. 2-B (Int 0002-2026-B)

At the February 24, 2026 meeting, the Committee on Contracts held consideration of Int 0002-2026, an introduction related to emergency procurements and submission of contracts for audit. A motion to approve the introduction as amended (Int 0002-2026-B) was approved by roll call vote (6 affirmative; 1 absent).

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New York City Council Committee on Contracts meeting (Feb. 11, 2026) approved two introductions

The Committee on Contracts held hearings on Int 0005-2026 (Proposed Int. No. 5-A, amended as Int 0005-2026-A) and Int 0510-2026 (Proposed Int. No. 510-A, amended as Int 0510-2026-A). Both were approved by committee following roll-call votes. Roll call attendance: Restler, Brewer, Stevens, Vernikov, and Won present; Gennaro and Hanks absent.

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Committee on Contracts approves Intro 0479-2024-A; files Mayor's veto message

On January 28, 2026 the New York City Council Committee on Contracts (Chair: Lincoln Restler) held a hearing and approved Intro 0479-2024-A, a local law regarding standards and procedures to determine conflicts of interest and other misconduct concerning city contracts. The committee also filed the Mayor’s veto message (M 0007-2026) relating to Intro 479-A. Vote to approve Intro 0479-2024-A: 6 affirmative, 0 negative; 1 absent.

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New York City Council Committee on Contracts — Jan. 27, 2026 Minutes (Introductory hearings and layovers)

The Committee on Contracts convened at 1:00 PM at 250 Broadway (Hearing Room 2). Roll call recorded the Chair and several members present, with two members absent. Three items (T2026-0156, T2026-0163, T2026-0164) were introduced as hearings by the Committee and were laid over by the Committee (details captured in the minutes excerpt).

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Committee on Contracts — Meeting Minutes (December 18, 2025)

The New York City Council Committee on Contracts met December 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM in Hearing Room 1, 250 Broadway; five committee members were present and the committee considered and approved amended versions of Int. No. 479 (resulting in Int. No. 479-A) and Int. No. 1401 (resulting in Int. No. 1401-A), with roll-call votes recorded in the minutes.

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New York City Council Committee on Contracts Meeting Minutes - December 4, 2025

The Committee on Contracts convened on December 4, 2025, at 11:00 AM at City Hall, 250 Broadway, Hearing Room 1. The meeting included votes on legislative items Int 1248-B and Int 1392-A, both approved by the committee. Int 1248-B involved amendments related to contract oversight and was subject to a mayoral veto. Int 1392-A concerned quarterly payments to vendors under certain city contracts and the establishment of a pilot program for quarterly payments on contracts over $1 million.

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Committee on Contracts Meeting Minutes - November 18, 2025

The New York City Council Committee on Contracts met jointly with the Committees on Women and Gender Equity and Small Business to hold oversight hearings and discuss legislation related to minority and women-owned business enterprises and disparities in public contracting.

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Committee on Contracts Reviews Key Contract Reform Legislation

The New York City Council Committee on Contracts held a hearing on October 23, 2025, to review several bills focused on contract reform, including advance payment requirements for nonprofit vendors and voluntary labor and human rights disclosures in procurement.

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Committee on Contracts Approves Key Legislation on Human Services and Contract Services

The New York City Council Committee on Contracts met on October 9, 2025, to consider and approve several legislative items focused on human services contract disbursement and the creation of an Office of Contract Services.

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Committee on Contracts Joint Oversight on Parks Department Contracting Practices

On September 29, 2025, the New York City Council Committee on Contracts, chaired by Julie Won, held a joint meeting with the Committee on Parks and Recreation to conduct oversight on the Parks Department's contracting practices and vendor accountability. The meeting included a hearing and the filing of the oversight report.

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