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HB 1917 Governmental agencies; contracts for items listed on commercial activities list.

Introduced by: James M. LeMunyon | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS ENACTED WITH GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATION:

Certain contracts between governmental agencies prohibited. Requires any governmental agency that intends to purchase services for an amount over $25,000 from another governmental agency, which service is found on the commercial activities list, to post notice of such purchase and provide the opportunity for comment by or the submission of information from the private sector on each such intended purchase. The provisions of the bill do not apply to (i) mandatory purchases pursuant to § 53.1-47, (ii) contracts specifically exempted pursuant to Article 3 (§ 2.2-4343 et seq.) of the Virginia Public Procurement Act, (iii) services provided by central service state agencies, (iv) activities operated as an internal service fund of the Commonwealth, or (v) purchases from public institutions of higher education. The bill specifies where the notice is to be posted and defines commercial activities list and governmental agency.

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Certain contracts between governmental agencies prohibited. Requires any governmental agency that intends to purchase services for an amount over $25,000 from another governmental agency, which service is found on the commercial activities list, to post notice of such purchase and provide the opportunity for comment by or the submission of information from the private sector on each such intended purchase. The bill specifies where the notice is to be posted and defines commercial activities list and governmental agency.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Certain contracts between governmental agencies prohibited. Prohibits contracts for the procurement of goods or services between governmental agencies for goods or services that are on the commercial activities list. The bill defines commercial activities list and governmental agency.