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FL S1124

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/3/2013

Primary Sponsor

Thad Altman

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires state agencies to apply a 3-percent preference to bids, proposals, or replies from certified veteran business enterprises on the first $500,000 of procurement
  • Removes previous requirement that bids be "equal with respect to all relevant considerations, including price, quality, and service" before awarding to veteran-owned businesses
  • Requires eligible certified veteran business enterprises to submit a veteran-owned preference form and required documentation to receive the preference
  • Specifies that when multiple vendors entitled to the preference submit equal bids, the state agency must award to the business with the smallest net worth
  • Takes effect July 1, 2013

Legislative Description

Veteran Preference in State Purchasing

Last Action

Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability

5/3/2013

Committee Referrals

Governmental Oversight and Accountability3/14/2013
Military Affairs, Space, And Domestic Security2/28/2013

Full Bill Text

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