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 enclosed in the bid bond envelope, and specifies that contracts cannot be awarded to contractors who do not hold the appropriate license at least ten days prior to the bid submission. Additionally, the bill 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 outlines the necessary contents of advertisements for bids, including details about the nature of the work, where plans can be examined, and the specifics of the bid opening. It mandates that each bid must be accompanied by a separate envelope containing the contractor's license and bid security, which must be five percent of the bid amount. The bill also states that bids will not be considered if they do not comply with these requirements and allows the governing body to reject any and all bids. Notably, it removes previous provisions related to municipal, rural, and industrial water supply projects that required bidders to obtain a contractor's license for the full amount of their bid within a specified timeframe.

Statutes affected:
PREFILED: 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
INTRODUCED: 48-01.2-05