There is a dust storm stirring in North Carolina that could have a ripple effect on contractors throughout the country. At issue is the bid process for school construction projects.
According to the Business Journal of Charlotte, Charlotte-Mecklenberg school district officials are trying to line up support for state legislation that would change the bid process. Officials believe changes to the process could save them up to 25%.
The proposed changes are a move away from the open bid process to an invited bid process. This would restrict the number of contractors who could compete for bids and set up a system of prequalified businesses.