A fascinating and detailed two-part CLE course covering every nuance of New Jersey Contracting issues, this expansive CLE course offers attorneys a thorough review of state and local issues. The first part, entitled New Jersey State Government Contract Law and Process is presented by Patrick D. Kennedy, Esq. Beginning with an overview of both contracting methods and their alternatives, Kennedy then goes in-depth and covers areas such as interactions with procuring entity, specifications, constructing challenges in contract awards, bid protest and administrative appeals. Kennedy also reviews final agency appeals and delineates which types of challenges have the best chance of success. The course concludes with a thorough look at contract compliance and performance, debarment, suspension and ethical issues regarding government contracting. A brief Q & A will also be offered.

The second part brings the topic to local issues with regard to procurement law and is entitled New Jersey Local Government Procurement Law and Process. Presenter Maeve E. Cannon, Esq., will offer a first-hand look at contracting methods and their alternatives, specifically as they pertain to local government entities in the state of New Jersey. The course will include:

• A review of New Jersey State statutory requirements
• Interactions with Procuring Entity
• Bid Specifications
• Bid Rejection
• Contract Award Challenges
• Pay-to-Play
• Ethics in Local Government Contracting
• Do’s and Don’ts of Public Contracting

The course will conclude with a brief Q & A.