Competition Requirements
Public Improvement
- N.D.C.C. Chapter 48-01.2
- $200,000 threshold for bidding; $200,000 threshold for procuring plans, drawings, specifications from an architect or engineer.
- Must advertise by publishing 3 consecutive weeks at least 21 days before the bid opening.
- Emergency exception N.D.C.C. § 48-01.2-04.
- N.D.C.C. Chapter 48-02.1 Infrastructure Development by Private Operators
- Commonly referred to as Public Private Partnership (PPP)
Architect, Engineer, Constructions Management, and Land Surveying Services
- N.D.C.C. Chapter 54-44.7
- Commonly called a “Request for Qualifications (RFQ) selection process.
- Direct negotiation permitted for projects not to exceed $35,000. Fees paid during a 12-month period by a single agency to any one firm may not exceed $70,000.
- Projects over the thresholds must be noticed and evaluated pursuant to N.D.C.C. § 54-44.7-03.
- Splitting projects to circumvent competition prohibited.
Concessions
- N.D.C.C. Chapter 48-09
- Exception for ND Fair Association or Board of County Park Commissioners.
- Advertising in official newspaper required, if concession has estimated annual value of $25,000.
- Advertise in the official newspaper for 3 consecutive weeks.
