4. A local contracting unit, as defined in section 3 of P.L.2020, c.59 (C. 52:34A-3), may use an electronic construction procurement process for public works construction contracts. The electronic construction procurement process to be used by local contracting units pursuant to this section shall be the process developed by the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs by regulations promulgated for the electronic procurement practices authorized in the “Local Unit Electronic Procurement Act,” P.L.2018, c.156 (C. 40A:11-4.7 et al.).

L.2020, c.59, s.4.