Purchasing policy and minority participation requirements
Laurinburg
Summary
The state repealed Historically Underutilized Business requirements in its July budget, so the city had to scrub them from its purchasing policy to stay compliant. Officials stressed that minority- and women-owned businesses remain eligible to bid — only the outreach mandate is gone.
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Last discussed Aug 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct cost; noncompliance risked voiding state-funded contracts.
The city stays eligible for state funding without risking void contracts.
Advocates worry losing the outreach requirement could reduce contracting opportunities for minority- and women-owned firms.
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