Any city improvement costing more than two thousand dollars ($2,000) shall be executed by contract except where such improvement is authorized by the council to be executed directly by a city department in conformity with detailed plans, specifications, and estimates. All such contracts for more than two thousand dollars ($2,000) shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder after such public notice and competition as may be prescribed by resolution or ordinance, provided the mayor shall have the power to reject all bids and advertise again. Alterations in any contract may be made when authorized by the council upon the written recommendation of the mayor.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 37A - Jefferson County Municipalities.
Part 6 - Department of Finance.
Section 45-37A-52.160 - Director of Finance - Appointment.
Section 45-37A-52.161 - Director of Finance - Qualifications.
Section 45-37A-52.162 - Director of Finance - Surety Bond.
Section 45-37A-52.163 - Director of Finance - Powers and Duties.
Section 45-37A-52.164 - When Contracts and Expenditures Prohibited.
Section 45-37A-52.165 - Fees to Be Paid to City Government.
Section 45-37A-52.166 - Division of Purchases.
Section 45-37A-52.167 - Competitive Bidding.
Section 45-37A-52.168 - Contracts for City Improvements.
Section 45-37A-52.169 - Accounting Control of Purchases.
Section 45-37A-52.170 - Borrowing in Anticipation of Revenues.