Pennsylvania HB1760 amends procurement laws to enhance participation of small and diverse businesses in Commonwealth contracts.

Pennsylvania HB1760 amends procurement laws to support small and diverse businesses in Commonwealth contracts. It establishes a policy to assist small and diverse businesses in learning to do business with Commonwealth agencies. The bill defines terms like "small business" and "small diverse business," and sets a statewide participation goal of 5% for veteran business enterprises. It allows bidders or offerors to request waivers of contract-specific goals for small diverse business participation.

Pennsylvania HB1760 amends procurement laws to enhance participation of small and diverse businesses in Commonwealth contracts.

Pennsylvania HB1760 amends procurement laws to support small and diverse businesses in Commonwealth contracts. It establishes a policy to assist small and diverse businesses in learning to do business with Commonwealth agencies. The bill defines terms like "small business" and "small diverse business," and sets a statewide participation goal of 5% for veteran business enterprises. It allows bidders or offerors to request waivers of contract-specific goals for small diverse business participation.