1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to local government; modifying Hennepin County competitive bidding;
1.3 	amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 383B.145, 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 383B.145, is amended by adding a subdivision 
1.6 	to read:
1.7 		Subd. 11.Solicitations to small business enterprises or veteran-owned small 
1.8 	businesses. A contract, as defined in section 471.345, subdivision 2, estimated not to exceed 
1.9 	$250,000 may be made pursuant to the provisions of section 471.345, subdivision 4, provided 
1.10 	that a business that is directly solicited is certified as either a small business enterprise or 
1.11 	a small business that is majority-owned and operated by a veteran or a service-disabled 
1.12 	veteran.