Bill > HB1017

This bill amends Pennsylvania's procurement laws to create a preference for American-made supplies, services, and construction by allowing government agencies and school entities to subtract 2% from bids or proposals that involve goods or services predominantly produced in the United States. Specifically, to qualify for this preference, at least 75% of the materials, equipment, products, or processes must be derived from the United States. The bill broadly defines the scope of this provision, including various types of procurement activities and a wide range of entities such as school districts, public and private schools, charter schools, and state-related institutions. Government agencies and school entities must require documentation to confirm that a bidder qualifies for the 2% preference and will award contracts based on the revised, reduced bid amount. The preference aims to incentivize the use of American-made products and services in government and educational procurement processes. The bill will take effect 60 days after its enactment, providing time for agencies to implement the new procurement guidelines.

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