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SB 575

Virginia Public Procurement Act; joint and cooperative procurement, construction exception.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Bryce Reeves

SB 575 exempts construction projects from Virginia's joint and cooperative procurement requirements, allowing individual entities to procure separately rather than collectively.

Approved by Governor-Chapter 897 (effective 7/1/2026)
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Bill Summary · SB 575

Legislative bill overview

SB 575 modifies Virginia's Public Procurement Act by creating an exception to joint and cooperative procurement requirements for construction projects. The bill allows certain construction procurements to bypass standard joint procurement procedures that would normally apply to multiple entities purchasing together.

Why is this important

This change affects how public entities—schools, counties, municipalities—can purchase construction services and materials. It could streamline procurement for construction projects by reducing coordination requirements, but may also limit cost-saving opportunities that come from bulk purchasing power across multiple jurisdictions.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost implications: Exempting construction from joint procurement may increase overall costs to public entities by eliminating economies of scale from cooperative bidding
  • Scope ambiguity: The bill's definition of which construction projects qualify for the exception may be unclear, creating inconsistent application across Virginia localities
  • Accountability concerns: Individual procurement processes outside joint frameworks may reduce transparency and competitive oversight compared to coordinated multi-entity purchasing

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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