Target Area Contract Preference Act (STD 8300) Summary

This document is the Target Area Contract Preference Act (TACA) form STD 8300 issued by the State of California. The form establishes contracting preferences for businesses located in or serving disadvantaged target areas as defined under California law. The TACA program applies to state purchasing activities and requires that bidders be evaluated not only on price and quality but also on their eligibility for target area preferences. The form outlines the criteria for determining target area status, including geographic location within designated economically distressed areas and business ownership characteristics. Bidders must complete this form to claim any applicable target area preference points, which can provide a competitive advantage in the evaluation process. The preference is applied as a percentage discount to the bidder's proposed price during the evaluation phase.

The form requires bidders to provide documentation supporting their target area claim, such as proof of business location within a designated target area and evidence of local hiring or community investment commitments. The preference mechanism does not guarantee contract award but rather provides additional evaluation points that factor into the overall bid scoring. This procurement preference is designed to encourage economic development in disadvantaged areas and support local small businesses. Bidders must submit their TACA documentation with their bid responses by the stated due date to be considered for any applicable preference points. The form serves as the official declaration and supporting documentation requirement for all state contracts where TACA preferences apply.