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CA SB1341
Bill
AI Summary
- Amends Public Utilities Code Section 130232 to establish small business enterprise preferences for Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority contracts exceeding $100,000
- Allows the Authority to award contracts based on "best value" rather than lowest bidder for supplies and equipment purchases over $100,000, while construction contracts remain subject to lowest responsible bidder requirements
- Permits a 5 percent preference for small business bidders or those meeting small business subcontracting participation goals on nonfederal funded contracts
- Requires bidders to demonstrate good faith efforts to include small businesses through advertising, direct notification, and negotiation with certified small business enterprises
- Defines small business enterprises as those meeting United States Small Business Administration size standards under 13 CFR Part 121, with the Authority authorized to set additional limitations on annual gross receipts and owner net worth
Legislative Description
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 494, Statutes of 2010.
9/29/2010
Committee Referrals
Transportation6/28/2010
Local Government6/15/2010
Transportation and Housing3/4/2010
Rules2/19/2010
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