HB1044

Virginia HB1044 allows public bodies to engage in cooperative procurement to save costs and reduce administrative expenses.

Virginia HB1044 modifies the Virginia Public Procurement Act to allow public bodies to participate in joint procurement agreements. These agreements combine requirements to achieve cost savings and reduce administrative expenses in acquiring goods, services, and construction. Public bodies can purchase from other public bodies' contracts, except for architectural or engineering services. The bill also allows for the purchase of telecommunications and information technology goods and services from U.S. General Services Administration contracts or other U.S.