A. The governing body of a county, city or town may, in the case of a tie bid, give preference to goods, services and construction produced in such locality or provided by persons, firms or corporations having principal places of business in the locality, if such a choice is available; otherwise the tie shall be decided by lot, unless § 2.2-4324 applies.
B. The provisions of this section shall apply only to bids submitted pursuant to a written Invitation to Bid.
1994, c. 882, § 11-47.4; 2001, c. 844.