State Procurement - Minority Business Enterprise Program - Extension and Reports

SB 829 extends key deadlines for Maryland’s Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Program, directly affecting minority-owned businesses seeking state contracts for offshore wind projects and video lottery terminals. It pushes back the termination date for MBE program rules from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026, and extends report deadlines by one year (e.g., requiring a report on offshore wind project compliance by September 30, 2025, instead of 2024). The bill also mandates new reports analyzing MBE program compliance with federal requirements and evaluating subgoal frameworks for capital projects. These changes ensure continued program operation while updating reporting timelines for state agencies.