Minnesota SF2038 expands small business programs for the Metropolitan Council and authorizes direct negotiation of certain contracts.

Minnesota SF2038 amends state statutes to expand the application of small business programs by the Metropolitan Council and certain agencies. It authorizes the direct negotiation of contracts for construction or maintenance work if the estimated total contractual obligation does not exceed a specified amount. The bill allows the council to set goals for prime contractors to subcontract portions of contracts to small targeted group businesses and veteran-owned small businesses. It also permits the designation of contracts for award only to these businesses under certain conditions.

Minnesota SF2038 expands small business programs for the Metropolitan Council and authorizes direct negotiation of certain contracts.

Minnesota SF2038 amends state statutes to expand the application of small business programs by the Metropolitan Council and certain agencies. It authorizes the direct negotiation of contracts for construction or maintenance work if the estimated total contractual obligation does not exceed a specified amount. The bill allows the council to set goals for prime contractors to subcontract portions of contracts to small targeted group businesses and veteran-owned small businesses. It also permits the designation of contracts for award only to these businesses under certain conditions.