Does North Dakota require prevailing wages on public works?

No. North Dakota has no state prevailing-wage law; federal Davis-Bacon applies only to federally funded work.

Does North Dakota require multiple-prime contracts?

No. North Dakota has no statewide multiple-prime mandate, unlike New York (Wicks Law) or Pennsylvania (Separations Act).

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North Dakota public works bidding requirements

Jurisdiction: State of North Dakota

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Summary of record

Verified Jul 8, 2026

Competitive bidding threshold (public work): More than $250,000
Governing statute: N.D.C.C. Chapter 48-01.2
Award standard: Lowest responsible bidder
Multiple-prime required?: No statewide mandate
Prevailing wage: None (state level)
Addenda distribution: To all bidders

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Competitive bidding threshold

Public improvement projects over $250,000 must be publicly advertised and awarded to the lowest responsible bidder.¹ Routine operation or maintenance is exempt.

Award standard

Contracts go to the lowest responsible bidder.¹

Multiple-prime contracts

North Dakota has no statewide multiple-prime mandate. Unlike New York's Wicks Law or Pennsylvania's Separations Act, a single general contract is permitted.

Prevailing wage

North Dakota has no state prevailing-wage law. Federal Davis-Bacon rates apply only to federally funded work.

Document distribution & addenda

North Dakota DOT §102.05 issues addenda to all bidders and requires them at least two business days before bid opening.³

Addenda are issued at least two business days before bid opening.

Record of change

North Dakota requires public advertising and competitive bidding for public improvement projects over $250,000. It has no state prevailing wage.

Verified
Jul 8, 2026

Added document-distribution source: Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction §102.03, §102.05.
Verified
Jul 8, 2026

Verified against N.D.C.C. Chapter 48-01.2 as amended by HB 1369; no state prevailing wage confirmed.
Law
Aug 1, 2025

HB 1369 (eff. Aug. 1, 2025) raised the public-improvement competitive-bidding threshold to $250,000 under N.D.C.C. 48-01.2-02.1.

Sources

1. North Dakota Legislature — N.D.C.C. Chapter 48-01.2 (public improvement bids and contracts). ndlegis.gov
2. ND Office of Management and Budget — Procurement guidelines, rules, and laws. omb.nd.gov
3. North Dakota DOT (NDDOT) — Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction §102.03, §102.05. www.dot.nd.gov

Frequently asked

What is the competitive bidding threshold for public works in North Dakota?: More than $250,000 — public improvement projects over $250,000 must be publicly advertised and awarded to the lowest responsible bidder (threshold raised by HB 1369, eff. Aug. 1, 2025); routine maintenance is exempt.
Does North Dakota require prevailing wages on public works?: No. North Dakota has no state prevailing-wage law; federal Davis-Bacon applies only to federally funded work.
Does North Dakota require multiple-prime contracts?: No. North Dakota has no statewide multiple-prime mandate, unlike New York (Wicks Law) or Pennsylvania (Separations Act).

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Not legal advice. This page summarizes public law from primary sources for reference. Thresholds can change; always confirm the current requirement with the governing agency before relying on it for a specific procurement.