Senate bill · S10420 (2025-26)
Relates to the debriefing of certain contracts
New York State Senate
Summary
Provides that an unsuccessful offerer may additionally request a written explanation comparable to such debriefing to be provided by mail or electronic mail, which the state agency shall provide within sixty days of the offerer's request for a written explanation; lengthens the period in which a debriefing shall be requested by the unsuccessful offerer and the length of time in which a state agency must respond from 15 days to 30 days.
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Amends the State Finance Law.
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Purpose, from the sponsor's memo
The purpose of this bill is to provide MWBEs which have had bids rejected with the knowledge they need to secure state contracts in the future, without the hassel of requesting such information
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Procurement And Contracts · New York State Senate
The sponsor's argument
Why Leroy Comrie says this is needed
As we continue to strive towards achieving the 30%. MWBE goal as outlined by Governor Cuomo, we recognize that there will be times when an MWBE is denied the opportunity to secure a state contract. However, we should still find ways to provide education to MWBEs on why they were not selected so that these capable businesses can take steps to improve their chances for the future. With that goal in mind, these explanations should not only clarify the reasons why an MWBE was rejected, but should also provide recommenda- tions on how to improve so future consideration is possible as well as likely. Too often, MWBEs are being turned down from an opportunity but not being given information and explanation as to why and how to get better as a business so that they may better serve our fellow New York- ers. This bill is a response to S1419, which was vetoed by Governor Kathy Hochul in 2023. While State agencies stated they did provide notice, many MBEs have voiced they have issues with time restrictions and often are too late to make needed requests. This bill would require state agencies to inform an unsuccessful bidder of the reasons for rejection by default, without the information being requested by the MWBE.
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Full history
- May 15, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS
NY Senate