RECIPROCAL LIMITATIONS ACT REQUIREMENTS.pdf

This document is a Reciprocal Limitations Act Requirements form issued by the Department of General Services, detailing state-specific procurement preferences for bidders offering supplies, goods, and printing services. The document outlines preference percentages for various states, including Alaska (7% for timber and lumber products), Arizona (5% for construction materials), Hawaii (15% for printing), and others. The form provides detailed guidelines for bidders regarding manufacturing location, state residency, and calculation of preference margins for procurement opportunities.

The document specifies that these preference rules apply to bids over $10,000 and require bidders to disclose the state or country of manufacture for each item. Bidders must complete sections documenting their business establishment in Pennsylvania, corporate status, partnership details, or individual business information. The preference calculations involve reducing bid amounts by the percentage preference applicable to nonresident bidders, effectively creating a competitive advantage for in-state businesses. Specific prohibitions are also listed for certain states, such as New Jersey's restrictions on Department of General Services procurement and certain states' limitations on purchasing specific types of products from out-of-state vendors.