Bill > H3367

This bill modifies procurement regulations for state agencies in Massachusetts to prioritize purchasing products and services from local and domestic businesses. Specifically, the bill requires state agencies to first seek products or services from businesses headquartered in Massachusetts, provided those products or services are not more than 10% more expensive than alternatives from outside the state. If Massachusetts-based businesses cannot provide the needed products or services, agencies must then seek providers from within the United States, again with a 10% price differential allowance. Only if no domestic options are available can agencies purchase from foreign suppliers. Additionally, the bill mandates that the operational services division must ensure at least 15% of statewide procurement contracts are awarded to small, independent Massachusetts businesses that have been operating for at least one year and meet federal or state small business definitions. This legislation aims to support local and national businesses by giving them preferential treatment in government procurement processes while still maintaining cost-effectiveness and flexibility for state agencies.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3367