Chapter 175
2023 -- H 5074 SUBSTITUTE A
Enacted 06/20/2023

A N   A C T
RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- STATE PURCHASES

Introduced By: Representatives Bennett, Edwards, Solomon, Slater, Diaz, and Shanley

Date Introduced: January 12, 2023

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:
     SECTION 1. Chapter 37-2 of the General Laws entitled "State Purchases" is hereby
amended by adding thereto the following section:
     37-2-82. Utilization of North American Contractor Certification companies.
     (a) All public works renovation projects that exceed an aggregate amount of one million
dollars ($1,000,000), and all new construction projects that exceed an aggregate amount of five
million dollars ($5,000,000), that include glazing work, shall have glazing work performed by
North American Contractor Certification ("NACC") certified companies and initially, on and after
July 1, 2024, shall have one architectural glass and metal technician ("AGMT") certified worker
employed by the company or contractor. On and after January 1, 2025, each crew performing work
that meets the criteria of this section shall have one AGMT certified worker on site. On and after
January 1, 2026, for each crew performing work that meets the criteria of this section, twenty-five
percent (25%) of that crew shall be comprised of AGMT certified individuals on site. On and after
January 1, 2027, for each crew performing work that meets the criteria of the section, fifty percent
(50%) of that crew shall be comprised of AGMT certified individuals on site.
     (b) As used herein, the term "glazing work" includes, but is not limited to, replacement and
installation of windows, curtain walls, interior glass partitions, glass handrails, aluminum
entrances, skylights, store fronts, and general installation of architectural glass and metal.
     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect on July 1, 2023.
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