Bill
Bill > SB318
VA SB318
VA SB318Virginia Public Procurement Act; preference for local products and firms, by localities.
summary
Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
01/26/2026
01/26/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Virginia Public Procurement Act; preference for local products and firms; by localities. Allows the governing body of a county, city, or town to give preference to goods, services, and construction produced in such locality or provided by persons, firms, or corporations having principal places of business in the locality if the bid price is not more than five percent greater than the bid price of the lowest responsive and active bidder. In such a circumstance, the bill permits the bidder of goods, services, and construction produced in such locality or provided by persons, firms, or corporations having principal places of business in the locality to match the price of the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Under current law, such preference may only be given in the case of a tie bid.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Virginia Public Procurement Act to allow local governments, specifically counties, cities, and towns, to give preference to local businesses and products when awarding contracts. Currently, this preference is only allowed in cases of a tie bid, meaning two or more businesses offer the exact same lowest price. This bill expands that preference by allowing local governments to favor bids from businesses located within their jurisdiction if that bid is within five percent of the lowest bid, and the local business agrees to match the lowest bid price. This aims to support local economies by making it easier for local companies to secure contracts with their own governments, provided they can remain competitive. The term "responsive and responsible bidder" refers to a business that meets all the requirements of the bid and is capable of fulfilling the contract.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Continued to next session in Counties, Cities and Towns (Voice Vote) (on 02/20/2026)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB318 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB318) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1097070.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB318/text/SB318S1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB318/text/SB318SC1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB318/text/SB318 |
Loading...