UTCA - RECENT STATE LAWS

RECENT STATE LAWS

Declares "No Damage For Delay" clauses void and unenforceable under Local Public Contracts Law.

Allows contractors to collect prejudgement interest on successful claims on State construction projects.

Amends the Contractors Registration Act.

Exempts rentals between closely related business entities from sales and use tax.

Provides for licensing requirements of certain crane operators.

Expands state contractor business registration program to local government contracts.

Changes liability of undergound facility operators with respect to certain provisions of the "Underground Facility Protection Act."

Requires Value Engineering clauses in specifications for certain construction contracts under Local Public Contracts Law.

Changes amount retained by contractors on NJDOT projects to 2%.

Requires bid proposal documents to include traffic safety requirements.

Requires interest to be paid to contractors when a payment has not been received within 30 days of the billing date.

Prohibits bids for local public contracts and public school contracts shall not fall on Monday or the day after a State of Federal holiday.

Changes amount retained by contractors on NJ Turnpike projects to 2%.

Requires Prevailing Wages & OSHA training on all public works projects.