Memo on WTC redevelopment legislation, Nov 2003

NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document

1 in water, including landfill or any piiings, picrs, platforms, or decks, streets, transit facilities,-

2 ferry terminals, bikeways, parks and park facilities, telecommunication facilities, parking

3 facilities, system replacements, and landscaping, and in addition, any dredging or filling or other

4 activities related thereto.

5 e. "Public service provider” shall mean an entity providing one or more services

6 that are subject to the jurisdiction of the New York state public service commission pursuant to

7 section five or two hundred sixteen of the public service law or to the jurisdiction of the federal

8 communications commission.

9 §4. a. Notwithstanding any general, special or local law or rule or regulation to

10 the contrary, a public agency awarding a contract for a lower Manhattan redevelopment project

11 may establish guidelines governing the qualifications of bidders entering into contracts for a

12 lower Manhattan redevelopment project. The bidding may be restricted to those who have

13 qualified prior to the receipt of bids according to standards fixed by the public agency. In

14 determining whether a prospective bidder qualifies for inclusion on a list of pre-qualified

15 bidders, the public agency shall consider the experience and record of performance of the

16 prospective bidder in the particular type of work; as well as (1) the prospective bidder’s ability to

17 imdertake the particular type and complexity of work; (2) the financial capability, responsibility

18 and reliability of the prospective bidder for this type and complexity of work; (3) the record of

19 the prospective bidder in complying with existing labor standards and maintaining harmonious

20 labor relations; and (4) the prospective bidder’s compliance with equal employment opportunity

21 requirements and anti-discrimination laws, and commitment to working with minority and

22 women-owned businesses through joint ventures or subcontractor relationships. The public

23 agency may also consider such other factors as it deems appropriate. The public agency shall.

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