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Procurement bill advancing in committee draws concern over in‑state preference
Summary
Representative Schallenberger's procurement amendments proposing a 10% evaluation bonus to favor Utah‑based vendors when otherwise competitive prompted debate about competitive neutrality and taxpayer value; committee moved the item forward after discussion (3–1 motion to proceed).
Representative Schallenberger presented HB 511, a procurement amendment that would give a modest scoring preference to in‑state vendors (a 10% evaluation bonus) when competing proposals are otherwise close. The sponsor said the preference would be implemented through objective checks—a certificate of existence, at least one year in business in Utah, a principal place of business and good standing with…
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