Preferences to certain resident businesses, qualified agencies, and businesses using South Dakota supplies or services

In awarding a contract, if all things are equal, including the price and quality of the supplies or services, a purchasing agency shall give preference: (1) To a qualified agency if the other equal low bid or proposal was submitted by a business that was not a qualified agency; (2) To a resident business if the other equal low bid or proposal was submitted by a nonresident business; (3) To a resident manufacturer if the other equal low bid or proposal was submitted by a resident business that is not a manufacturer; (4) To a resident business whose principal place of business is located in the State of South Dakota, if the other equal low bid or proposal was submitted by a resident business whose principal place of business is not located in the State of South Dakota; or (5) To a nonresident business providing or utilizing supplies or services found in South Dakota, if the other equal low bid or proposal was submitted by a nonresident business not providing or utilizing supplies or services found in South Dakota. In computing price, the cost of transportation, if any, including delivery, shall be considered. Source: SL 2010, ch 31 , § 28.