Authorizes certain counties to undertake public works using project labor agreements and design-build contracts.

New York S05266 authorizes counties with a population of one million or more to undertake public works using project labor agreements and design-build contracts. It defines "authorized entity," "best value," "cost plus," "design-build contract," and "project labor agreement." The bill specifies criteria for selecting contractors, including compliance with labor laws and past performance. It mandates that contracts include detailed cost breakdowns and schedules. The bill also requires annual reports on design-build contracts and preserves employee rights and benefits.

Authorizes certain counties to undertake public works using project labor agreements and design-build contracts.

New York S05266 authorizes counties with a population of one million or more to undertake public works using project labor agreements and design-build contracts. It defines "authorized entity," "best value," "cost plus," "design-build contract," and "project labor agreement." The bill specifies criteria for selecting contractors, including compliance with labor laws and past performance. It mandates that contracts include detailed cost breakdowns and schedules. The bill also requires annual reports on design-build contracts and preserves employee rights and benefits.