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This bill modifies North Carolina's regulations for awarding contracts related to water and sewage infrastructure projects by requiring that at least two competitive bids must be received from reputable and qualified contractors before a contract can be awarded by any state or local government board. The bill provides detailed definitions of water systems/facilities and sewage disposal systems/facilities, which include all plants, works, and properties used for obtaining, treating, distributing, collecting, or disposing of water and sewage for various purposes such as domestic use, industrial use, irrigation, sanitation, and fire protection. The new provision will apply to contracts entered into on or before December 31, 2030, and maintains all other existing bidding requirements outlined in the original statute, with the key change being the explicit requirement of receiving two competitive bids for these specific types of infrastructure projects. This aims to ensure more competitive and transparent procurement processes for critical water and sewage infrastructure development.

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https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H352