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VA HB1239
VA HB1239Va. Public Procurement Act; methods of procurement, competitive sealed birds negotiation exemption.
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Virginia Public Procurement Act; contract formation and administration; methods of procurement; competitive sealed bids or negotiation exemption. Establishes that any public body that has adopted purchase procedures not requiring competitive sealed bids or competitive negotiation for certain contracts shall, through such procedures, allow for purchases from a supplier of goods and services other than professional services to be procured under such procedures when the aggregate value of the purchases exceeds the thresholds established by law or by the public body, if such supplier provides documentation to the public body certifying it has fewer than 25 employees and annual gross receipts not exceeding $3 million.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Virginia Public Procurement Act to allow public bodies that have established procedures for purchases not requiring competitive sealed bids or competitive negotiation to permit purchases from suppliers of goods and services (excluding professional services) that exceed certain monetary thresholds, provided the supplier certifies it has fewer than 25 employees and annual gross receipts not exceeding $3 million. This change aims to streamline procurement for smaller businesses by offering an alternative to the standard competitive bidding process when specific conditions are met.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Left in Committee General Laws (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1239 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1239) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1104942.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1239/text/HB1239 |
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