State contracts: reciprocal preference.

Existing law requires a state agency, in awarding contracts for construction, to grant a California company, as defined, a reciprocal preference as against a nonresident contractor from any state that gives or requires a preference to be given to contractors from that state on its public entity construction contracts, as specified. This bill would require a state agency, in awarding a contract for good or services, to grant a resident bidder, as defined, a reciprocal preference as against a nonresident bidder from any state that gives or requires a preference to be given to contractors from that state, as specified. This bill would provide that its provisions do not apply if their application might jeopardize the receipt of federal funds or if the nonresident bidder certifies, under penalty of perjury, in its bid that its state of residency does not give a preference for contractors from that state in the award of its contracts. By creating a new crime, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.