Sec. 6903.159. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS  


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  • (a) This section applies only to a construction contract or a contract for the purchase of material, equipment, or supplies requiring an expenditure of more than $25,000.

    (b) The district shall award a contract to the lowest and best bidder after publishing notice to bidders once a week for two weeks in a newspaper published in the district that is designated by the board.

    (c) The notice is sufficient if it states:

    (1) the time and place for opening the bids;

    (2) the general nature of the work to be done or the material, equipment, or supplies to be purchased; and

    (3) the place where and the terms on which copies of the plans and specifications may be obtained.

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 , Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2009.