Small business liaison: contract information: small business procurement participation.
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Fiscal committee
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to improve small business procurement opportunities within the state government. It requires state agencies to annually report contract information, including subcontracting details, to the Office of Small Business Advocate and post this information on their websites. The bill also increases the minimum goal for small business participation in state contracts to 25% and mandates that contractors utilize listed small or disabled veteran business enterprise subcontractors unless approved. Finally, it strengthens penalties for providing false information related to these contracts.
Key provisions
- Requires state agencies to annually submit contract information to the Office of Small Business Advocate.
- Mandates the Office of Small Business Advocate to post contract information on its website.
- Increases the minimum goal for small business procurement participation to 25%.
- Requires contractors to utilize listed small business or disabled veteran business enterprise subcontractors.
- Prohibits contractors from substituting or terminating listed subcontractors without approval.
- Requires prime contractors to certify payment to small businesses under contracts.
- Expands the crime of perjury to include false statements related to small business contracts.
- Addresses contract requirements for disabled veteran business enterprises.
Who is affected
- State Agencies
- Small Businesses
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