Substitute Senate Bill No. 1184, now Public Act No. 25-92, amends the competitive bidding requirements for municipal contracts by increasing the threshold for sealed bidding. Specifically, the bill repeals subsection (a) of section 7-148v of the general statutes and replaces it with new language that allows municipalities to establish an ordinance setting a threshold for sealed bidding. The new threshold is raised from twenty-five thousand dollars to thirty-five thousand dollars, meaning that contracts or purchases valued at or below this amount will not require sealed bidding unless otherwise mandated by state law.

The bill ensures that any ordinances enacted by municipalities prior to October 1, 1989, remain valid and does not restrict municipalities' ability to enter into contracts as per section 4a-53a. This change aims to streamline the bidding process for smaller contracts, potentially allowing municipalities to operate more efficiently while still adhering to necessary legal frameworks. The new provisions will take effect on October 1, 2025.