Breach of good faith and fair dealing requires proving the wrongful intent of a party to deprive another party of its contractual rights. G.S. 143-128.2 creates specific requirements for both owners (public agencies) and bidders to satisfy the good faith efforts obligations.Every contract or duty within this Chapter imposes an obligation of good faith in its performance and enforcement. Our Supreme Court has recently reiterated the long standing principle that there is implied in every contract a covenant of good faith and fair dealing. Acting in good faith means you will be honest in upholding your end of the contract and not stand in the way of the success of the other party. When responding to a discovery request or disclosure requirement, a lawyer must act in good faith. The Court noted that there is a "covenant of good faith and fair dealing" implied in every contract. The fact there may not be a sufficient legal basis or good cause to terminate a contract does mean that a party exercised bad faith in the. (2). Act in good faith. (3). Act only within the scope of authority granted in the power of attorney. (b).