A thorough review of New Jersey’s Contracting issues, this expansive, two-part CLE course looks at both state and local methods and requirements. The first part, entitled New Jersey State Government Contract Law and Process is presented by Patrick D. Kennedy, Esq. and offers a broad overview of contracting methods and accepted alternatives. Kennedy then offers an in-depth look at areas such as interactions with procuring entity, specifications, constructing challenges in contract awards, bid protest and administrative appeals. Also included is a review of final agency appeals and successful outcomes, contract compliance and performance, debarment, suspension and ethical issues regarding government contracting. Kennedy will conclude with a brief Q & A will also be offered. The second part, entitled New Jersey Local Government Procurement Law and Process, is presented by Maeve E. Cannon, Esq., and focuses on local issues as they pertain to procurement law. The course will explain contracting methods and acceptable alternatives from the local level, specifically with regards local government entities in the state of New Jersey. The course will conclude with a brief Q & A following a review of:

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