Code of Alabama
Chapter 5 - Actions or Proceedings Upon Public Works or Improvements Contracts Improperly Let or Executed.
Section 39-5-6 - Provisions of Title Mandatory; Construction and Application of Title.

The provisions of this title are mandatory, and shall be construed to require strict competitive bidding on contracts for public works. The courts shall not invoke or apply any principle of quantum meruit, estoppel, or any other legal or equitable principle which would allow recovery for work and labor done or materials furnished under any contract let in violation of competitive bidding requirements as prescribed by law.

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Code of Alabama

Title 39 - Public Works.

Chapter 5 - Actions or Proceedings Upon Public Works or Improvements Contracts Improperly Let or Executed.

Section 39-5-1 - Contracts Let in Violation of Law Unenforceable; Certificate of Compliance; Rebuttable Presumption of Compliance.

Section 39-5-2 - Issuance of False or Fraudulent Certificate of Compliance.

Section 39-5-3 - Actions to Recover Funds Received Under Such Contracts.

Section 39-5-4 - Actions to Enjoin Letting or Execution of Such Contracts or Payment of Public Funds Thereunder.

Section 39-5-5 - Persons Entering Into Contracts for Public Works Presumed to Have Notice of Title.

Section 39-5-6 - Provisions of Title Mandatory; Construction and Application of Title.