KRS 45A.675: Small or small minority business set aside.

(1) The cabinet shall designate as small or small minority business set aside state

contracts of goods, equipment, construction, or services requested to be purchased

by or for any agency whenever there is a reasonable expectation that bids can be

obtained fro m at least three (3) small or small minority businesses capable of

furnishing the desired property or services at a fair and reasonable price. Such

designation should be made prior to the public notice for bids, and the notice shall

designate this invitation as a small or small minority business set aside.

(2) When an item has been designated as a small or small minority business set aside,

invitations for bids shall be confined to small or small minority businesses and bids

from other bidders may be rejected.

(3) The cabinet shall award contracts to the responsible bidder whose bid meets

specifications and offers the best value to the Commonwealth.