A bill for an act relating to the definition of public improvement for purposes of public construction bidding.

This bill changes Iowa's definition of "public improvement" for public construction bidding. It specifically excludes two items: (1) equipment for city utilities related to electric generating projects, and (2) manufactured home installation work (including foundation setup, anchoring, and utility connections). These exclusions mean such projects would no longer require competitive bidding under public construction laws. The change affects city utilities, manufactured home installers, and applies to related statutes covering school buildings, community colleges, and municipal contracts. The bill was introduced in 2026 but was later withdrawn.