Centralina and its Economic Development District (CEDD) have secured a $400,000 federal grant to advance the Built to Last: Critical Infrastructure & Economic Readiness Investment Strategy, bringing the total project investment to $500,000 with local matching funds.
Centralina Executive Director Geraldine Gardner will continue in her role through September 30, 2026
Statesville, N.C. – The NCWorks Career Center-Iredell, previously located at 133 Island Ford Road in Statesville, is relocating to a building in downtown Statesville. The previous location closed on Friday, August 8, 2025. The Career Center will reopen to the public on Monday, August 18, 2025, in its…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Across the greater Charlotte region, local governments are collaborating with their communities to drive meaningful progress. The people of our region experience these efforts through well-planned communities, economic opportunities, improved systems and targeted service delivery that reaches those who need them most, to name a few.
Federal funds are commonly passed through state agencies in North Carolina before being awarded to local governments, which can make the original funding source less obvious. Before proceeding with a procurement, local governments should verify whether an award originates from a federal source. This determination affects compliance obligations, including procurement standards, reporting, and audit requirements.
When a construction or repair contract over $300,000 involves a building, the procurement and contract are subject to additional requirements under N.C.G.S. 143-128. Therefore, this question must be answered to determine whether the additional statutory requirements apply to this procurement scenario.
The micro-purchase threshold is a federal procurement threshold under which competitive procurement is not required. The default micro-purchase threshold is $15,000, but local governments may increase the micro-purchase threshold up to $50,000. An explanation of increasing the micro-purchase threshold and a template for the required annual self-certification is available here.