HB0511 amends Utah procurement laws to prioritize resident suppliers and modify small purchase processes.

HB0511 amends Utah procurement laws to prioritize resident suppliers in procurement processes. It defines "resident supplier" as a business entity with a principal place of business in Utah. The bill authorizes rulemaking authorities to create rules governing small purchases, including establishing expenditure thresholds and encouraging procurements from resident suppliers. It modifies the process for creating an approved vendor list, requiring that resident suppliers have increased opportunity to compete for contracts.

HB0511 amends Utah procurement laws to prioritize resident suppliers and modify small purchase processes.

HB0511 amends Utah procurement laws to prioritize resident suppliers in procurement processes. It defines "resident supplier" as a business entity with a principal place of business in Utah. The bill authorizes rulemaking authorities to create rules governing small purchases, including establishing expenditure thresholds and encouraging procurements from resident suppliers. It modifies the process for creating an approved vendor list, requiring that resident suppliers have increased opportunity to compete for contracts.