CA AB2262

Requires the Small Business Advocate to collaborate with local agencies on developing and implementing strategies to increase small business participation in local procurement opportunities.

Authorizes local agencies (cities, counties, and city-counties) to establish a Small Business Utilization Program (SBUP) to increase small business participation in local procurement.

Requires SBUPs to establish a small business certification process and set a minimum goal of 25 percent procurement participation for small businesses in local agency contracts.

Mandates SBUPs include policies for training, technical assistance, contract unbundling, bid process streamlining, and incentives such as set-asides and subcontracting opportunities for small businesses.

Requires the Office of Small Business Advocate to issue a first data call to local agencies on or before November 15, 2026, to collect information on small business procurement participation, subject to legislative appropriation.