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Conditions Under Which the City Can Give Local Preference on Bids

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Reviewed Date: February 22, 2010

Original Author: 
Hemsley, Sid
Date Created: 
May 5, 2004


Subjects:
Purchasing--Bids proposals and specifications

Conditions Under Which the City Can Give Local Preference on Bids

Summary: 
MTAS was asked whether it is lawful for the city to base the award of competitive bids on the preference for local contractors or providers of goods and services.
Legal Opinion(s): 
Microsoft Office document icon Giving Local Preference on Bids public.doc

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