Bill > S07583

This bill increases the state discretionary buying thresholds in New York, allowing state agencies to purchase services and commodities without a formal competitive process under certain conditions. Specifically, the bill raises the threshold for purchasing commodities or services from small businesses (including construction services) from $500,000 to $1 million without requiring a competitive bidding process. The bill maintains existing provisions that allow the commissioner of general services to purchase services and commodities up to $85,000 without competitive bidding, and allows state agencies to purchase services and commodities up to $50,000 without such a process. Additionally, the bill preserves other existing thresholds, such as purchasing from businesses certified under minority and veterans' business laws, and for New York-produced food, fiber, and textile products. The changes are designed to provide more flexibility for state agencies in purchasing certain goods and services while potentially supporting small businesses and local producers. The bill will take effect 60 days after becoming law.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7583