Chapter 7 - Promoting the Commonwealth's Socio-Economic Initiatives

7.1.7 Small business enhancement program

§ 2.2-4310(C) of the Code of Virginia provides that any enhancement or remedial measure authorized by the Governor for state public bodies may allow for small businesses certified by DSBSD or a subcategory of small businesses established as a part of the enhancement program to have a price preference over noncertified businesses competing for the same contract award, provided that the certified small business or the business in such subcategory of small businesses does not exceed the low bid by more than five percent.