1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to local government; modifying counties competitive bidding;amending 
1.3 	Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 471.345, by adding a subdivision.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 471.345, is amended by adding a subdivision 
1.6 	to read:
1.7 		Subd. 20.Solicitations to small business enterprises or veteran-owned small 
1.8 	businesses. A contract, as defined in subdivision 2, estimated not to exceed $250,000 may 
1.9 	be made pursuant to the provisions of subdivision 4 provided that a business that is directly 
1.10 	solicited is: (1) certified as a small business enterprise by a county designated small business 
1.11 	certification program; or (2) certified by the commissioner of administration as a small 
1.12 	business that is majority-owned and operated by a veteran or a service-disabled veteran. 
1.13 	This subdivision applies only to county boards.