[§103D-906]  Preference for small businesses; set-asides; use as subcontractors.  The policy board shall adopt rules to promote the growth and development of small businesses that shall include:

     (1)  Set-asides for small businesses in appropriate classifications of requirements suitable to performance by small businesses; and

     (2)  Criteria designed to encourage the use of small businesses as subcontractors on large contracts. [L 2005, c 50, §2]