(a) In evaluating bids or proposals, agencies shall award preferences as follows:
(1) In the case of proposals, points shall be granted as follows:
(A) Three points for a small business enterprise;
(B) Five points for a resident-owned business;
(C) Five points for a longtime resident business;
(D) Two points for a local business enterprise;
(E) Two points for a local business enterprise with its principal office located in an enterprise zone;
(F) Two points for a disadvantaged business enterprise;
(G) Two points for a veteran-owned business enterprise; and
(H) Two points for a local manufacturing business enterprise.
(2) In the case of bids, a percentage reduction in price shall be granted as follows:
(A) Three percent for a small business enterprise;
(B) Five percent for a resident-owned business;
(C) Ten percent for a longtime resident business;
(D) Two percent for a local business enterprise;
(E) Two percent for a local business enterprise with its principal office located in an enterprise zone;
(F) Two percent for a disadvantaged business enterprise;
(G) Two percent for a veteran-owned business enterprise; and
(H) Two percent for a local manufacturing business enterprise.
(b) A certified business enterprise shall be entitled to any or all of the preferences provided in this section, but in no case shall a certified business enterprise be entitled to a preference of more than 12 points or a reduction in price of more than 12 percent.