S.B. 260 (McPike, VanValkenburg, New Craig, DeSteph) - Manufacturing Makes VA!
Prioritizes state procurement of goods made in VA. Virginia spends over $177 billion per biennium on goods and services. This bill does the following:
- Prioritizes Virginia manufactured goods (first) and U.S. manufactured goods (second).
- Allows Virginia companies the opportunity price-match a winning bid by an out-of-state manufacturer.
- Requires reciprocity against out-of-state bidders with absolute or percentage preferences in their home state procurement process.
This is a recommendation the Virginia Department of General Services, Public Body Procurement Workgroup (report here), and the Virginia Manufacturing Development Commission.
Va. Public Procurement Act; preference for goods produced in Virginia, U.S., & Va. resident bidders.
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Enacted, Chapter 782 (effective 7/1/24)
House • Apr 17, 2024Latest Version
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