Sec. 2. (a) A purchasing agent may issue an invitation for bids.

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 5-22-7.3-2

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
     (b) An invitation for bids must include the following:

(1) A purchase description.

(2) All contractual terms and conditions that apply to the purchase.

(3) A statement of which, if any, of the following will be used to evaluate bids:

(A) Inspection.

(B) Testing.

(C) Quality.

(D) Workmanship.

(E) Delivery.

(F) Suitability for a particular purpose.

(G) The requirement imposed under IC 5-22-3-5.

(H) Any other evaluation criteria stated in the invitation for bids.

(4) The procedure for opening the bids, including the date, time, and place for opening the bids.

(5) A statement concerning whether a bid must be accompanied by a certified check or other evidence of financial responsibility that may be required in accordance with policies of the purchasing agency.

(6) A statement concerning the conditions under which a bid may be canceled or rejected in whole or in part as specified under IC 5-22-18-2.

(7) A statement concerning whether, and the procedures under which, discussions may be conducted with bidders before a contract is awarded. The procedures for conducting discussions with bidders must be consistent with fair competition among all bidders.

As added by P.L.160-2006, SEC.6.

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