HB842

Virginia HB842 revises procurement rules for public bodies, emphasizing direct procurement for small, women-owned, and minority-owned businesses.

Virginia HB842 amends the Virginia Public Procurement Act to enhance procurement opportunities for small, women-owned, and minority-owned businesses. It mandates that state and local public bodies utilize the Department of General Services' central electronic procurement website for posting procurement opportunities. The bill allows for direct procurement of goods, services, and construction up to $100,000 for certified small, women-owned, or minority-owned businesses without competitive bidding. It also permits emergency procurement without competitive bidding under specific conditions.