Callahan, John J.Novelli, Dominic Jude2016-12-192016-12-192010-10Novelli_baltimore_0942A_10015UB_2010_Novelli_Dhttp://hdl.handle.net/11603/3706D.P.A. -- University of Baltimore, 2010Dissertation submitted to the Yale Gordon College of Public Affairs at the University of Baltimore in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Public Administration.The New Jersey Legislature must take a closer look at the current public procurement process in order to create a more competitive environment and encourage more private sector enterprises to participate. This study utilized quantitative data supplied in two different survey instruments – one presented to public procurement professionals (n=165) -- and the other to private sector leaders (n=154). In both surveys, respondents were asked to share their opinions on a number of specific components within New Jersey’s procurement process and the impact that these components had in encouraging or discouraging a larger base of potential suppliers. A comparison of the quantitative data generated by both surveys illustrated strong positive associations between the two on a number of different aspects of the New Jersey procurement system including: the vast amount of paperwork in a bid document, the time between a bid’s advertisement and its opening; government payment timetables; “low-ball” bidding, and the inefficient bidding process. The findings published in this manuscript demonstrate that there are notable flaws in New Jersey’s existing procurement process that need to be addressed through further detailed study as well as the implementation of consequent adjustments designed to create a more effective, efficient, and competitive procurement system for New Jersey’s public agencies.ix, 133 leavesapplication/pdfen-USThis item may be protected under Title 17 of the U.S. Copyright Law. It is made available by the University of Baltimore for non-commercial research and educational purposes.public procurementNew Jersey. Legislature.Government purchasingPublic contractsGovernment contractsLetting of contractsRequests for proposals (Public contracts)New JerseyText