County extends local business initiative

Forsyth County commissioners have voted to extended the county’s local business initiative through 2013. The program, which has been in place since April 2009, provides local businesses with a preference when bidding on certain county projects.

For solicitations less than $500,000, a qualified local business that submits a responsive and reasonable price receives a local preference credit of 5 percent. There are some exclusions under certain circumstances.

“The program’s goal is to provide more opportunities for local businesses to conduct business with the county government,” Procurement Director Donna Kukarola said.