CHAPTER 262
An Act to amend and reenact § 2.2-4324 , as it is currently effective, of the Code of Virginia and to amend the second enactment of Chapter 749 and the second enactment of Chapter 782 of the Acts of Assembly of 2024, relating to Virginia Public Procurement Act; preference for Virginia goods; school nutrition programs; sunset extension.
[H 1086]
Approved April 6, 2026
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That § 2.2-4324 , as it is currently effective, of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:
§ 2.2-4324 . (Effective until July 1, 2027) Preference for Virginia goods, U.S. goods, and Virginia residents.
A. In the case of a tie bid, preference shall first be given to goods produced in Virginia and preference shall then be given to goods produced in the United States; otherwise the tie shall be decided by lot.
B. In the case of procurement of goods by manufacturers:
1. If (i) the lowest responsive and responsible bidder is not a resident of Virginia and (ii) (i) the bid of any Virginia resident is within 10 percent of such bid , or (ii) the bid is for agricultural products that are produced or processed in Virginia and intended for school nutrition programs, including fresh fruits, vegetables, and dairy products, and is within 20 percent of such bid, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder that is a Virginia resident pursuant to clause (i) or (ii) shall be granted the option to match the price of the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
2. If the lowest responsive and responsible bidder is a resident of a state other than Virginia and such state under its laws allows a resident of that state a percentage preference or price-matching preference for the procurement of goods, a like preference shall be granted to responsive and responsible bidders who are residents of Virginia.