Sec. 9. (a) The board, upon a declaration of emergency, may contract for a public work project without advertising for bids if bids or quotes are invited from at least two (2) persons known to deal in the public work required to be done.

     (b) The minutes of the board must show the declaration of emergency and the names of the persons invited to bid or provide quotes.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 5-16-1 part; Part new.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.57, SEC.38. Amended by P.L.329-1985, SEC.21.

Terms Used In Indiana Code 36-1-12-9

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • public work: means the construction, reconstruction, alteration, or renovation of a public building, airport facility, or other structure that is paid for out of a public fund or out of a special assessment. See Indiana Code 36-1-12-2