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DGS SBC Legislation Handout

SMALL BUSINESS LEGISLATION 2005
 
 
Chapter 185
AB 348
· Reciprocity and common application for small business certification

Chapter 272
SB 837
· Alternative Protest Process
· Repeal date now December 21, 2011

Chapter 381
SB 828
· Exempts state credit card purchase of goods of $2500 or less from certain certifications
· Total amount of exemption not to exceed $7500 per firm per year (each agency)

Chapter 451
SB 115
· Requires DGS to adopt written policies and guidelines establishing a uniform contracting process that will provide a DVBE participation incentive to bidders that would be mandatory for all state agencies.

Chapter 556
SB 954
· Makes findings regarding IT acquisitions.  Requires DGS to develop policies and guidelines for the procurement of IT; requires DGS to publish policies regarding obtaining bids for and acquiring IT, establish a centralized entity responsible for IT procurement methods within DGS; and develop uniform standards with at lease 2 public hearing for IT procurements.
 
 
Updated : 8/27/2007