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§ 39-5-6 — Provisions of Title Mandatory; Construction and Application of Title

Alabama § 39-5-6
JurisdictionAlabama
Title 39Public Works
Ch. 5Actions or Proceedings Upon Public Works or Improvements Contracts Improperly Let or Executed

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Ala. Code § 39-5-6 (2026).

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The provisions of this title are mandatory, and shall be construed to require strict competitive bidding on contracts for public works. The courts shall not invoke or apply any principle of quantum meruit, estoppel, or any other legal or equitable principle which would allow recovery for work and labor done or materials furnished under any contract let in violation of competitive bidding requirements as prescribed by law.

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Legislative History

(Acts 1961, No. 868, p. 1361, §4; Acts 1997, No. 97-225, p. 348, §1.)

Nearby Sections

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§ 39-1-1
Performance Bonds for Public Works; Payment Bonds; Civil Actions; Notice of Completion of Project; Final Settlement
§ 39-1-2
Inspection of Asphalt Plant Prerequisite to Eligibility to Bid on Asphalt Plant Mix to Be Sold to State
§ 39-1-3
Reimbursement Allowed for Additional Taxes Incurred Due to Increase in Tax Rate During Performance of Contract
§ 39-1-4
Selection of Surety Company, Etc.; Approval of Bonds, Etc
§ 39-1-5
Applicability
§ 39-2-1
Definitions
§ 39-2-10
Issuance of Proceed Orders by Awarding Authorities, Etc
§ 39-2-11
Proceedings Upon Failure of Successful Bidders to Execute Contracts and Furnish Bonds, Etc.; Death of a Low Bidder; Effect of Failure of Awarding Authorities to Complete Execution of Contracts and Issue Proceed Orders; Withdrawal of Low Bid Upon Discovery of Mistake
§ 39-2-12
Partial and Final Payments of Contractors by Awarding Authorities
§ 39-2-13
Promulgation of Rules and Regulations by Awarding Authorities
§ 39-2-14
Registration of Out-of-State Contractors Required; Deposit; Surety Bond
§ 39-2-2
Advertisement for and Opening of Sealed Bids for Public Works Contracts; Violations; Exclusions; Emergency Actions; Sole Source Specification
§ 39-2-3
Fees to Be Paid Department of Transportation for Proposals, Plans, and Specifications; Deposit for Bid Documents; Furnishing of Plans and Specifications to Building Exchanges, Etc
§ 39-2-4
Filing of Guaranties by Bidders; Prequalification Procedures and Criteria; Responsibility of Prequalified Bidders; Revocation of Prequalification; Rejection of Bidder
§ 39-2-5
Return of Proposal Guaranties to Bidders Generally; Disposition of Proposal Guaranty When Award Not Made Within 30 Days of Opening of Proposals
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