RECIPROCAL LIMITATIONS ACT REQUIREMENTS.pdf

The document is a Reciprocal Limitations Act Requirements form from the Pennsylvania Department of General Services, dated 11/06/12, outlining state-specific procurement preferences for in-state and out-of-state bidders. The document details preferences for supplies, printing, and other goods produced or manufactured in various states, with preference percentages ranging from 1% to 15% depending on the state and type of product. The form provides comprehensive guidelines for bidders on how to calculate and apply these preferences when submitting bids for state contracts.

The document specifies different preference percentages for states like Alaska (7% for timber and lumber products), Arizona (5% for construction materials), Hawaii (15% for printing), and others. It also includes a section on state prohibitions, listing specific restrictions on procurement from certain states for particular goods or services. The form requires bidders to complete sections on the state of manufacture for each item, the bidder's residency, and provide detailed information about their business registration and operations in Pennsylvania. The goal is to provide a systematic approach to evaluating bids that gives some advantage to in-state businesses while maintaining a fair competitive process.