Minnesota HF2232 amends state contract provisions to prioritize small businesses, economically disadvantaged areas, and veteran-owned businesses.

Minnesota HF2232 modifies state contract provisions to enhance opportunities for small businesses, economically disadvantaged areas, and veteran-owned businesses. The bill allows the commissioner to award up to a 12 percent preference on state procurement to small businesses in economically disadvantaged areas. It also permits direct contracts for goods, services, or construction up to $100,000 to small businesses in economically disadvantaged areas without competitive solicitation.

Minnesota HF2232 amends state contract provisions to prioritize small businesses, economically disadvantaged areas, and veteran-owned businesses.

Minnesota HF2232 modifies state contract provisions to enhance opportunities for small businesses, economically disadvantaged areas, and veteran-owned businesses. The bill allows the commissioner to award up to a 12 percent preference on state procurement to small businesses in economically disadvantaged areas. It also permits direct contracts for goods, services, or construction up to $100,000 to small businesses in economically disadvantaged areas without competitive solicitation.