Bill > S05127

This bill requires state contracting agencies to provide written notices to unsuccessful bidders that are certified minority-owned or women-owned business enterprises (MWBEs) after a procurement selection process. The written notice must include several key pieces of information: the identity of the successful bidder, reasons for not being selected (to the extent practicable), guidance on improving future proposals, information about the opportunity to request a debriefing under state finance law, and details about support services available through the division of minority and women's business development and the statewide advocate's office. The director of the division of minority and women's business development will be responsible for creating rules and regulations to implement this requirement. The bill will take effect 90 days after becoming law, and the director is authorized to begin developing the required rules even before the effective date. This legislation aims to increase transparency and provide constructive feedback to minority and women-owned businesses that are not selected for state contracts, potentially helping them improve their future bidding strategies.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5127