Support for local and diverse-owned businesses in county contracting
Prince George's County
Summary
WSSC wants authority to give preferences to local, small, and veteran-owned businesses on its $4.8 billion capital program. Committee members pressed hard on how much of the utility's spending actually reaches Black- and Latino-owned firms and want the bill held while they explore amendments.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Apr 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
WSSC plans to spend $4.8 billion on infrastructure over six years, including $715.5 million in FY 26 — who gets that work is the question.
Local, small, and minority-owned businesses competing for water infrastructure contracts.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Committee of the Whole - Apr 7, 2026
Two bills would make it easier for locally owned and diverse-owned businesses to get certified and win county contracts, including a new prime contractor program for local diverse suppliers. The goal is keeping more county spending dollars in the local economy.
General Assembly Committee - Feb 24, 2026
WSSC wants authority to give preferences to local, small, and veteran-owned businesses on its $4.8 billion capital program. Committee members pressed hard on how much of the utility's spending actually reaches Black- and Latino-owned firms and want the bill held while they explore amendments.
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