Record #:

1642

Author(s):

O'Conner, Dixie B.

Abstract:

Privatization, or competitive bidding (where city departments bid against private companies to provide a service), is relatively new to North Carolina. Charlotte is in the midst of privatizing some services, and other cities are considering the idea.

Source:

Southern City (NoCar Oversize JS 39 S6), Vol. 44 Issue 5, May 1994, p1,8-9, il

Subject(s):

Contracts, Letting of; Privatization

Record #:

998

Author(s):

Wittebort, Suzanne

Abstract:

The recently exposed school-milk scandal, in which milk processors rigged the bidding for most of North Carolina's school districts, has had consequences for schools and dairy suppliers throughout the state.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 13 Issue 3, Mar 1993, p20-29, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Contracts, Letting of; School milk programs

Record #:

1336

Author(s):

Bluestein, Frayda S.

Abstract:

Local government officials face the task of balancing two sometimes competing goals: fair competition for government contracts and saving public funds.

Source:

Popular Government (NoCar JK 4101 P6), Vol. 58 Issue 3, Winter 1993, p17-24, il

Subject(s):

Contracts, Letting of

Record #:

1545

Author(s):

Sharpe, Bill

Abstract:

Representative Foyle Hightower, Jr. (D-Anson) introduced a bill in the General Assembly that would repeal Qualification-Based Selection for architectural and engineering services on public projects and require the state to consider bids for such services

Source:

North Carolina Architecture (NoCar NA 730 N8 N67x), Vol. 41 Issue 3, Summer 1993, p6-7, por

Subject(s):

Contracts, Letting of; Hightower, Foyle; Public works--Laws and legislation

Record #:

138

Author(s):

Bluestein, Frayda S.

Abstract:

The Lowest Responsible Bidder standard of awarding government contracts gives rise to concerns over the relationship between sound fiscal policy and quality workmanship.

Source:

Popular Government (NoCar JK 4101 P6), Vol. 57 Issue 3, Winter 1992, p10-16, il, f

Subject(s):

Contracts, Letting of; Competitive bidding

Record #:

14884

Author(s):

Finger, Bill

Abstract:

Contracting services formerly performed by governments, such as garbage collecting and maintaining highway rest areas, have the potential to save funds and increase accountability and efficiency. Recent budget constraints have prompted a debate within the state on whether state and local governments should move in this direction. Finger discusses how privatization could affect state and local services, including refuse collection, water and sewer systems, state art museum and symphony, hospitals, and prisons.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 6 Issue 2, Feb 1986, p24-28, 30-31, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Contracts, Letting of; Privatization