Committee on Contracts meeting
April 29, 2026, 1:00 PM
VOTE*
The Committee on Contracts held a hearing on Res 0183, a resolution calling on the State Legislature to pass and the Governor to sign S.7638.B/A.8091.B on a contracting-related matter. No vote was taken.
What was discussed
- Call to order and sound check The Sergeant at Arms ran a pre-recorded sound test and opened the Committee on Contracts vote, and Chairperson Lincoln Restler gaveled the hearing in.
- Chair Restler introduces Proposed Resolution 183-A on food procurement Chairperson Lincoln Restler opened the vote on Proposed Resolution 183-A, sponsored by Council Member Amanda C. Farías, saying it calls on the State Legislature to let city agencies weigh food quality, labor practices, and environmental impact in food contracts as long as a qualifying bid is within
- Council Member Farías urges a yes vote on the food procurement resolution Council Member Amanda C. Farías, the sponsor, said current procurement law often forces agencies to take the lowest bid even when it means lower-quality food and vendors that fall short on labor and sourcing standards. She said the resolution's underlying State bills (S.7638.B/A.8091.B) create a
- Roll call vote: Resolution 183-A approved and hearing adjourned Committee Clerk William Martin called the roll on Resolution 183-A. Chairperson Lincoln Restler and Council Members Gale A. Brewer, James F. Gennaro, and Julie Won voted aye; Council Member Gennaro asked to be added as a sponsor. The item was approved by a vote of 4 in the affirmative, 0 in the
Agenda
1 item
- Res 0183-2026 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 Approved by Committee