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Committee endorses glazier-certification resolution with waiver language to prevent project delays
Summary
The committee approved sending member-filed Resolution 13705 (AGMT/NACC glazier certification requirements) to the legislature after amending it to allow a limited waiver when a lack of competitive certified bids would substantially delay a project; the amendment requires reporting to the Facilities & Infrastructure Committee and further policy drafting with administration and counsel.
Tompkins County’s Facilities & Infrastructure Committee on Dec. 4 agreed to forward a member-filed resolution (ID 13705) requiring AGMT (Architectural Glass and Metal Technician) and NACC (North American Contractor Certification) certification for glazier contractors on county projects, after amending the language to add a narrowly defined waiver and reporting requirement.
The resolution prompted detailed discussion. Facilities staff reported they found certified contractors in the region and felt comfortable moving forward. County administration cautioned the committee that certification requirements could increase project costs; Corsa (county administration) said the administration would review procurement impacts and provide cost information at the next meeting.
Legislator Greg Mezey proposed—and the committee adopted—new language authorizing the director of facilities to issue a waiver "if a lack of competitive bids meeting these requirements exists or would substantially delay project completion," with the condition that any granted waiver be reported to the Facilities & Infrastructure Committee. Mezey said the waiver is intended as a narrowly applied exception, not routine practice.
Other legislators urged coordination with finance and legal counsel during policy implementation. Committee members also discussed alternatives such as requiring a bidder who wins without certification to obtain certification before the start of the project.
The committee moved and approved the main motion as amended and will forward the amended resolution to the full legislature for further consideration and formal policy amendment. Staff said further drafting and policy review will take place with the county’s legal office and procurement staff before the resolution reaches the full legislature.
