New YorkS 83942025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Establishes the "county of Westchester public works investment act"

Sponsored By: Andrea Stewart-Cousins (Democratic)

Became Law

RULESWAYS AND MEANS

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

7 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.

Protect county workers and unions

The law protects county employees tied to these projects. It blocks displacement, cuts to regular hours, and shifting union work to contractors. It keeps current union contracts in place. New job titles created by the projects must go to the right bargaining unit. County staff can still sign off on substantial and final completion.

Prevailing wages and PLAs required

All construction under this law is a public work. Workers get New York prevailing wages and are covered by a project labor agreement (PLA). The design‑builder must make every contractor and subcontractor follow the PLA, and the county must monitor and enforce it. Federal prevailing wage rules also apply when federal money is used.

Design-build for four Westchester projects

Westchester County can use one design-and-build contract for four named projects. These are the Labs and Research Building (10 Dana Road, Valhalla), the DPW Maintenance Facility (Hammond House Road, Valhalla), the Emergency Services Building (4 Dana Road, Valhalla), and the Public Safety Building (1 Saw Mill River Road, Hawthorne). Selection uses a two-step RFQ shortlist and then an RFP with best‑value scoring posted online. Contracts can be lump‑sum or cost‑plus with a guaranteed maximum price. GMP deals must allow audits and include scope, line‑item costs, drawings, completion dates, and unit prices.

More chances for MWBE and small firms

All contracts must follow goals for minority‑ and women‑owned businesses. RFQs and RFPs can set MWBE goals and give points for certified MWBEs and small businesses. When federal money is involved, federal disadvantaged business rules also apply.

Public reports on costs and savings

The county must file a report by June 30, 2026 and every year after. It must list each design‑build contract, the RFQ shortlist, total cost, and estimated savings from design‑build. It must also report MWBE participation rates and dollars paid.

Three-year window for this authority

This law takes effect now and ends three years after it took effect. RFQs issued before repeal can keep going under these rules. Plan bids and schedules within this window.

Licensed pros and environmental review required

Licensed professionals must do and seal regulated design work. Projects must complete New York environmental review and, when triggered, federal NEPA review. Sending a proposal or signing a contract under this act is not a violation of Education Law §6512.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Andrea Stewart-Cousins
Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 77 • No: 0

committee vote • 6/10/2025

Rules Committee Vote

Yes: 19 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/10/2025

FLOOR Vote

Yes: 58 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

SIGNED CHAP.573
11/21/2025Senate
DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
11/17/2025Senate
RETURNED TO SENATE
6/13/2025House
PASSED ASSEMBLY
6/13/2025House
ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.732
6/13/2025House
SUBSTITUTED FOR A6428A
6/13/2025House
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
6/10/2025House
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
6/10/2025Senate
PASSED SENATE
6/10/2025Senate
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1791
6/10/2025Senate
REFERRED TO RULES
6/7/2025Senate

Bill Text

Original
6/7/2025
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