| Chapter 176 |
| 2023 -- S 0660 Enacted 06/20/2023 |
| A N A C T |
| RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- STATE PURCHASES |
Introduced By: Senators Euer, DiMario, Ruggerio, Lawson, F. Lombardi, Murray, Lauria, Quezada, Burke, and Cano |
| Date Introduced: March 07, 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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