South Carolina Statutes
§ 49-17-1020 — Letting contract; rejection of bids.
South Carolina·Title 49 WATERS, WATER RESOURCES AND DRAINAGE·Ch. 17 DRAINAGE OR LEVEE DISTRICTS UNDER 1911 ACT
On the date appointed for the letting the board together with the superintendent of construction shall convene and let to the lowest responsible bidder, either as a whole or in sections as they may deem most advantageous for the district, the proposed work. No bid shall be entertained that exceeds the estimated cost unless for good and satisfactory reasons it shall be shown that the original estimate was erroneous. The board may reject all bids and advertise the work again if in their judgment the interest of the district will be served by doing so.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 18-272; 1952 Code SECTION 18-272; 1942 Code SECTION 6116; 1932 Code SECTION 6116; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 3170; Civ. C. '12 SECTION 2216; 1911 (27) 92.
Nearby Sections
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§ 49-17-1010
Notice of letting contract for improvement.§ 49-17-1020
Letting contract; rejection of bids.§ 49-17-1030
Contract and bond of successful bidder.§ 49-17-1050
Land needed but not affected may be condemned.§ 49-17-1080
Work of crossing railroad right of way.§ 49-17-1090
Bill of expenses of railroad company.§ 49-17-1100
Outlet for lateral drains.§ 49-17-1110
Joining with border state in work.§ 49-17-1130
Failure of contractor; reletting contract.§ 49-17-1140
Payment for work done.