§ 20-48-4-3 — Preparation of specifications for bidders; competitive bids; contracts

(a) If a trustee finds it necessary to erect a new
school, the trustee shall procure suitable specifications for the school
to be used by the bidders in bidding and in the construction of the
school. If the trustee desires to purchase school furniture, fixtures,
maps, charts, or other school supplies, not including fuel and literary
periodicals, as authorized by the township board, the trustee shall make
an estimate of the kinds and amounts, itemized particularly, to be used
by bidders. If it is necessary to make repairs to a school, other than
current or incidental repairs, the trustee shall make an itemized
statement of the nature and character of the work to be performed for
the use of bidders.
(b) All contracts shall be let after notice is given by publication in
accordance with IC 5-3-1.
(c) The township board shall attend the letting. At the letting, all the
work or supplies in any one (1) class shall be included and let in a
single contract. All bids must be in writing and opened and read
publicly at the date, time, and place fixed in the notice. In consultation
with the township board, the trustee may take time to examine the bids
and determine which is the lowest and best bid. The board may reject
any bid. The trustee shall endorse either acceptance or rejection on the
bids and preserve them.
(d) If a bid is accepted, a proper contract shall then be reduced to
writing for the building, repairs, or supplies and signed by the
successful bidder and the trustee. The trustee shall require the bidder
to give bond with security to the trustee's approval for the faithful
execution of the contract.
[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-2-3.1-3.]

Legislative History

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.171.