Expands small business programs and authorizes direct negotiation of certain contracts.
Expands the application of small business programs by allowing the Metropolitan Council and specified agencies to award up to a six percent preference for specified goods or services to small targeted group businesses and veteran-owned small businesses. Authorizes the council to directly negotiate certain contracts for construction or maintenance work without competitive bidding if the estimated total contractual obligation does not exceed a specified amount. Encourages the council and agencies to purchase from small targeted group businesses and veteran-owned small businesses.
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