Committee on Contracts approves amended resolution urging State Legislature to allow awarding certain food contracts to qualified bidders within 10% of lowest bid
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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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- Held hearing on Res. 0183-2026 (Proposed Res. No. 183-A) regarding S.7638.B/A.8091.B.
- Committee proposed and adopted an amendment, resulting in Res. 0183-2026-A.
- Committee approved the amended resolution (Res. 0183-2026-A) by roll call: Affirmative — Restler, Brewer, Gennaro, Won (4); Absent — Hanks, Stevens, Vernikov (3).
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- Resolution calling on the State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.7638.B/A.8091.B, providing that certain purchase contracts to purchase food can be awarded to a qualified bidder who complies with certain standards when such bid is not more than 10% higher than the lowest responsible bidder.
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- Resolution calling on the State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.7638.B/A.8091.B, providing that certain purchase contracts to purchase food can be awarded to a qualified bidder who complies with certain standards when such bid is not more than 10% higher than the lowest responsible bidder.
- Resolution calling on the State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.7638.B/A.8091.B, providing that certain purchase contracts to purchase food can be awarded to a qualified bidder who complies with certain standards when such bid is not more than 10% higher than the lowest responsible bidder.
- Resolution calling on the State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.7638.B/A.8091.B, providing that certain purchase contracts to purchase food can be awarded to a qualified bidder who complies with certain standards when such bid is not more than 10% higher than the lowest responsible bidder.
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