Authorizes agencies to procure goods, services and construction from special veteran emerging business enterprises; defines special veteran emerging business enterprises.
Impact
The legislation is significant in its commitment to supporting service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. By defining 'special veteran emerging business enterprises' and recognizing them alongside minority- and women-owned business enterprises, the bill seeks to promote inclusivity in city procurement practices. The reported requirement for annual reporting by city agencies to the governor and state legislature on the procurement activities from these enterprises adds a layer of accountability and ensures that the impact of this legislation can be tracked over time.
Summary
Bill A08783 introduces amendments to the New York City Charter to expand opportunities for special veteran emerging business enterprises in city procurement processes. This bill allows city agencies to procure goods, services, and construction from these businesses without requiring a formal competitive bidding process for amounts not exceeding one million five hundred thousand dollars. This amendment seeks to enhance the participation of veteran-owned businesses in municipal contracts, thereby providing them with greater access to city resources and economic opportunities.
Contention
Potential points of contention may arise around the implementation and oversight of such procurements. Critics may argue about the adequacy of monitoring compliance with the new procurement guidelines and the potential for favoritism or uneven distribution of contracts. Moreover, there may be concerns about the possible dilution of quality or service standards due to the lack of formal competitive processes. As the implementation unfolds, stakeholders may call for clearer definitions and measures to support fair competition and ensure that the advantages intended for veteran-owned businesses are not undermined.
Same As
Authorizes agencies to procure goods, services and construction from special veteran emerging business enterprises; defines special veteran emerging business enterprises.
Allows New York City agencies to make procurements of goods, services and construction not exceeding one million five hundred thousand dollars from special veteran emerging business enterprises without a formal competitive process.
Allows New York City agencies to make procurements of goods, services and construction not exceeding one million five hundred thousand dollars from special veteran emerging business enterprises without a formal competitive process.
Directs the division of veterans' services to establish a searchable database of veteran-owned businesses; requires the use of a special mark to indicate service-disabled veteran-owned businesses.
Directs the division of veterans' services to establish a searchable database of veteran-owned businesses; requires the use of a special mark to indicate service-disabled veteran-owned businesses.
Directs the division of veterans' services to establish a searchable database of veteran-owned businesses; requires the use of a special mark to indicate service-disabled veteran-owned businesses.
Directs the division of veterans' services to establish a searchable database of veteran-owned businesses; requires the use of a special mark to indicate service-disabled veteran-owned businesses.
Relates to participation by veterans with respect to state contracts by expanding Article 3 of the veterans' services law to cover all veteran-owned business enterprises instead of only service-disabled veteran-owned business enterprises; makes related corrections in law.