The bill H. 3428 aims to amend Section 11-35-1524 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, which pertains to resident vendor preferences under the Consolidated Procurement Code. The proposed amendment directs procurement officers to decrease a bidder's price by two percent if the bid is submitted by a business owned by a service-disabled veteran residing in South Carolina. Additionally, the bill defines "service-disabled veteran" as an individual who has served in active military, naval, or air service and was discharged under conditions other than dishonorable, unless the discharge was due to a disability incurred or aggravated in the line of duty.

The bill also retains existing provisions that allow for a price decrease based on commitments from subcontractors, ensuring that the evaluation process for award determinations considers both service-disabled veteran-owned businesses and certain subcontractor arrangements. This legislation is intended to enhance opportunities for service-disabled veterans in the procurement process and will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
12/05/2024: 11-35-1524
Latest Version: 11-35-1524