This bill amends sections 16-321 and 17-568.01 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska to increase the minimum bidding amount requirements for cities of the first class, cities of the second class, and villages. Specifically, the bill raises the threshold for contracts related to enlargement or general improvements, such as water extensions, sewers, public heating systems, and bridges, from thirty thousand dollars to ninety thousand dollars. This change requires that any contract exceeding this new amount must first be approved by the respective city council or village board of trustees, and an estimate of the cost must be submitted by the city or village engineer.

Additionally, the bill modifies the bidding process for municipal electric utilities, allowing them to enter contracts without advertising for bids if the price is below specified thresholds, which have also been increased. For example, the new thresholds include one hundred eighty thousand dollars for utilities with gross annual revenue over one million dollars, and up to one million dollars for those with revenue exceeding seventy-five million dollars. The bill also maintains provisions for emergency situations where the bidding process may be waived. The original sections 16-321 and 17-568.01 are repealed as part of this legislative update.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 16-321, 17-568.01