[§103F-401.5]  Proposals and awards.  (a)  No contract proposals shall be accepted from any applicant who lacks any license necessary to conduct the business being sought by the request for proposals.

     (b)  Proposals submitted under this chapter shall include all costs, fees, and taxes, and any award or contract shall be for the amount of the proposal.  No award or contract shall include any other payment, rebate, or direct or indirect consideration that is not included in the proposal, such as insurance premium or general excise tax rebates to or waivers for an applicant or bidder. [L 2010, c 69, §2]