Contracting Policy

New York City voters are scheduled to decide November 3, 2026, whether to make online public comments on city contracts permanent and allow the contract threshold for the process to rise. Supporters project the change could move more than 120 additional projects forward annually; contractors should monitor implementation details that could affect comment procedures and procurement timelines.

President Trump’s new executive order mandates that federal agencies utilize fixed-price contracts as the default model. This shift aims to enhance contractor accountability and reduce government spending overruns, impacting procurement strategies across the board.