Irrigation districts-bid requirements.

HB 70 increases the cost thresholds requiring competitive bidding for irrigation districts in Wyoming. It raises the minimum cost for mandatory bidding from $7,500 to $75,000 for general work and from $1,000 to $20,000 for construction projects or material purchases. The bill mandates that districts advertise bids in local newspapers for three consecutive issues with at least 20 days between publications, detailing the work and bid submission requirements. This applies to all irrigation district contracts exceeding these new thresholds, effective July 1, 2025. The change directly affects Wyoming's irrigation districts when managing contracts above these cost levels.