The bill amends sections 43-07-12 and 48-01.2-05 of the North Dakota Century Code, focusing on the requirements for bids related to public contracts and the contents of advertisements for public improvement projects. It introduces a new requirement that all bids must include a copy of the contractor's current license, which must be enclosed in the bid bond envelope. Additionally, it specifies that a contract cannot be awarded to a contractor unless they hold a license appropriate for the project's value and have been licensed for at least ten days prior to the bid submission. The bill also clarifies that this licensing requirement does not apply to bids submitted to the Department of Transportation, the Public Service Commission, or for federal aid highway funds.

Furthermore, the bill revises the contents of advertisements for bids, ensuring that they include details about the nature of the work, the location of the proposed improvement, and the requirements for bid submission. It mandates that each bid must be accompanied by a separate envelope containing the contractor's license and bid security, which must equal five percent of the bid amount. The bill removes previous provisions regarding municipal, rural, and industrial water supply projects, streamlining the process for these types of bids. Overall, the amendments aim to enhance the transparency and accountability of the bidding process for public contracts in North Dakota.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 48-01.2-05
Adopted by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee: 43-07-12, 48-01.2-05
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 43-07-12, 48-01.2-05
Enrollment: 43-07-12, 48-01.2-05
PREFILED: 48-01.2-05