Sec. 1058.106. AWARD OF CERTAIN CONTRACTS

(a) The board, on behalf of the district, may enter into a contract that exceeds $2,000 only with the lowest qualified bidder.

(b) Before awarding a contract under this section, notice must be given by:

(1) advertising in one or more newspapers of general circulation in this state, once a week for four weeks; and

(2) posting a notice for at least 25 days at four public places in Upton County, including:

(A) at the courthouse door; and

(B) in at least two other places in the district.

(c) On application by a person who wants to bid on the contract, the board shall provide to the person:

(1) a copy of the plans and specifications; or

(2) other data necessary to make the bid.

(d) A bid under this section must be in writing, sealed, and delivered to the presiding officer of the board together with a certified check for at least five percent of the total amount of the bid.

(e) If the bidder's bid is accepted but the bidder refuses a proper contract with the board, the certified check required by Subsection (d) is forfeited to the district.

(f) The board may reject a bid under this section that the board considers too high.

Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 , Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2013.