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MI HB4370
Bill
Status
3/5/2013
Primary Sponsor
Tom Cochran
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AI Summary
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Requires local units to give Michigan businesses 30 days to resubmit bids matching or beating the lowest responsive bid from a non-Michigan business, effective October 1, 2013.
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Awards the contract to a Michigan business if only one resubmits a matching or lower bid within the 30-day period.
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If two or more Michigan businesses resubmit matching or lower bids, awards the contract to the Michigan business with the lowest responsive and responsible bid as determined by the local unit.
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Defines "Michigan business" according to section 268 of the Management and Budget Act (MCL 18.1268).
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Requires local units to issue directives to all departments to implement this contracting preference for Michigan businesses.
Legislative Description
Local government; financing; Michigan businesses matching or beating bidders that are not Michigan bidders when bidding on local government contracts; permit. Amends 1968 PA 2 (MCL 141.421 - 141.440a) by adding sec. 3a.
Local government, financing
Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 03/06/2013
3/6/2013