§1301. Local residents preferred; exception
The State, counties, cities and towns, and every charitable or educational institution which is supported in whole or in part by aid granted by the State or by any municipality shall, in the awarding of contracts for constructing, altering, repairing, furnishing or equipping its buildings or public works, give preference to workmen and to bidders for such contracts who are residents of this State, provided the bids submitted by such resident bidders are equally favorable with bids submitted by contractors from without the State. This section shall not apply to construction or repairs amounting to less than $1,000 or to emergency work or to state road work.
Any contract for public improvement that is awarded by the State or any department or agency of the State is subject to the competitive bidding process established under Title 5, chapter 155, subchapter I‑A. [PL 1995, c. 524, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 524, §2 (AMD).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
Chapter 15: PREFERENCE TO MAINE WORKS AND CONTRACTORS
26 §1301. Local residents preferred; exception
26 §1302. Proposals and bids recorded
26 §1302-A. Insurance coverage posted on public construction projects (REPEALED)
26 §1303. Public works; minimum wage and benefits; assisted projects
26 §1306. Fair minimum rate of wages and benefits; determination
26 §1307. Minimum Wage Rate on Construction Projects Board; appointments; duties (REPEALED)
26 §1307-A. Minimum wage and benefits rate on construction projects
26 §1308. Prevailing wages and benefits established at regular intervals; how determined
26 §1309. Contract to contain provisions relative to rate of wages and benefits to be paid
26 §1310. Wage and benefits rates to be kept posted
26 §1311. Wage and benefit record of contractor
26 §1312. Penalties for violation
26 §1315. Cooperation with the United States Department of Labor
26 §1316. Public works contract requirements (REPEALED)
26 §1317. Construction safety training requirements for craft workers