News From New York StateSenator Shirley L. HuntleyFor Immediate Release: September 10, 2010Media Contact: Lisa King /(404) 587-4496 /lisaking530@gmail.com
Senator Huntley: Joint Bidding Bill Signed Into Law
Legislation would make construction more efficient with time, funds
(Jamaica, NY) Senator Shirley L. Huntley (D-Jamaica) celebrated the signing of her legislation (S. 6844) that would allow joint bidding on construction contracts. The new law authorizes New York City to include in a contract for public works relating to the Third Water Tunnel in Manhattan any work deemed necessary to accommodate energy, telecommunications and other private facilities or structures not owned by New York City which are within or adjacent to the construction area of the project.
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