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Local-preference bidding policy fails after council debate over local advantage vs. open competition
5888188 · October 6, 2025
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Summary
The Minot City Council considered a local-preference procurement policy that would give a modest preference to local bidders; the measure failed 3-4 after councilors argued the policy could raise bid prices and exclude nonresident contractors.
The Minot City Council voted down a proposed local-preference bidding policy that would have given a small purchasing advantage to in-city bidders on some municipal contracts.
The measure failed 3-4 after councilors debated whether a local preference would…
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