South Dakota § 5-18B-5 Negotiations if lowest responsive and responsible bid exceeds final estimated project cost.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 5-18B-5 — Negotiations if lowest responsive and responsible bid exceeds final estimated project cost.

South Dakota § 5-18B-5

Title 5PUBLIC PROPERTY, PURCHASES AND CONTRACTS

Ch. 5-18PROCUREMENT OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS

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S.D. Codified Laws § 5-18B-5 (2026).

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If the lowest responsive and responsible bid for a public improvement project exceeds the final estimated project cost, the Bureau of Human Resources and Administration, acting on behalf of the state, or any other purchasing agency may negotiate with that low bidder for the construction of a public improvement at the most advantageous price.

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