Virginia HB777 amends the Public Procurement Act to require state agencies to use privately owned commercial vessels for transporting goods.
Virginia HB777 amends the Public Procurement Act to mandate that state agencies procure goods using privately owned commercial vessels, to the extent these vessels are available at fair and reasonable rates. The bill specifies that these vessels must be ocean-going and meet certain ownership and operation requirements. The Director of the Department of General Services is tasked with establishing guidelines to help state agencies comply with this mandate. Additionally, the Secretary is required to conduct an annual review of commercial vessels beginning November 1, 2026.
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