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 their own bidding requirements. The key change is that sealed bidding will no longer be required for contracts or purchases valued at less than or equal to thirty-five thousand dollars, up from the previous threshold of twenty-five thousand dollars.

This change is effective starting October 1, 2025, and municipalities are permitted to enact ordinances that reflect this new threshold. The bill also clarifies that it does not invalidate any ordinances enacted prior to October 1, 1989, and does not limit a municipality's ability to enter into contracts as per section 4a-53a of the general statutes.