5. In the event that State funds are made available to counties for the purpose of constructing completely inclusive playgrounds, as defined in section 1 of P.L.1999, c.50 (C. 52:27D-123.9), every county receiving funding shall be required to construct and maintain at least one completely inclusive playground designed in accordance with the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to subsection b. of section 2 of P.L.1999, c.50 (C. 52:27D-123.10). The board of chosen freeholders of any county or any county park commission may partner with organizations, playground equipment manufacturers, playground safety consultants, and persons with disabilities, with a demonstrated expertise in the design and construction of completely inclusive playgrounds, to assist with the design and construction of completely inclusive playgrounds. Any agreement entered into in accordance with this section shall not be subject to the requirements and provisions of the “Local Public Contracts Law,” P.L.1971, c.198 (C. 40A:11-1 et seq.).

L.2018, c.104, s.5.