UT HB0511

Defines "resident supplier" as a business with a principal place of business in Utah, registered with the Division of Corporations, and established in Utah for at least one year before bid solicitation

Grants resident suppliers a 10% bonus on evaluation points for procurements awarded based on point-based criteria, added to their final evaluation score

Requires rulemaking authorities to create procedures ensuring resident suppliers on approved vendor lists receive greater competitive opportunities compared to non-resident suppliers

Authorizes procurement units to make rules encouraging small purchases from resident suppliers over non-resident suppliers when available

Effective date: May 6, 2026