Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar has hailed the signing into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul of two new bills aimed at modernizing New York City’s procurement process, marking a significant step toward faster and more cost-effective infrastructure development.
The first bill, A8864, moves the city’s procurement process into the digital age by transitioning public comment from in-person hearings to an online platform. This change eliminates the outdated requirement for in-person meetings for contracts over $100,000. Rajkumar believes this reform will save an average of 20 days per project, accelerating the timeline for critical infrastructure initiatives such as affordable housing, transit, and schools.
