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.

Res 0183-2026 · Resolution · Adopted

Sponsors: Amanda C. Farías, Chris Banks, Farah N. Louis, Gale A. Brewer, Harvey D. Epstein, James F. Gennaro, Julie Won, Lynn C. Schulman, Tiffany L. Cabán

Timeline

• Feb 12, 2026: Introduced by Council (City Council)
• Feb 12, 2026: Referred to Comm by Council (City Council)
• Feb 25, 2026: Hearing Held by Committee (Committee on Contracts)
• Feb 25, 2026: Laid Over by Committee (Committee on Contracts)
• Apr 29, 2026: Hearing Held by Committee (Committee on Contracts)
• Apr 29, 2026: Amendment Proposed by Comm (Committee on Contracts)
• Apr 29, 2026: Amended by Committee (Committee on Contracts)
• Apr 29, 2026: Approved by Committee (Committee on Contracts)
• Apr 30, 2026: Approved, by Council (City Council)