How is the SLEB program applied to County procurements?
The SLEB Program applies to all County purchases of goods and services except when prohibited by law. • County purchases up to $25,000 are directed to small local emerging businesses. • County purchases over $25,000 from non-SLEBs require a minimum 20% SLEB participation. • SLEB prime contractors for procurements over $25,000 are eligible for a 5% bid preference. • SLEB prime contractors for sealed bid procurements are eligible for an additional 5% bid preference (for a total of 10%). • Bid preferences are applied to price when award is based on lowest cost or to evaluation criteria points when award is based on qualifications. Select another question.
