Sec. 6. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), the board shall award the contract and shall provide the successful bidder with written notice to proceed within sixty (60) days after the date on which bids are opened.
(b) If general obligation bonds are to be sold to finance the construction that is the subject of the bid, the board shall allow the bidder ninety (90) days.
(c) If revenue bonds are to be issued, when approved by the utility regulatory commission, or if special taxing district, special benefit, or revenue bonds are to be issued and sold to finance the construction, the board shall allow the bidder one hundred fifty (150) days.
(d) A failure to award and execute the contract and to issue notice within the time required by this section entitles the successful bidder to:
(1) reject the contract and withdraw the successful bidder's bid without prejudice; or
(2) extend the time to award the contract and provide notice to proceed at an agreed later date.
If the successful bidder elects to reject the contract and withdraw the bidder's bid, notice of that election must be given to the board in writing within fifteen (15) days of the sixty (60) day expiration date or any other extension date.
[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.23-1988, SEC.116; P.L.127-2017, SEC.16.
Structure Indiana Code
Chapter 12. Public Work Projects
36-1-12-0.1. Application of Certain Amendments to Chapter
36-1-12-1. Application of Chapter; Alternatives to Chapter
36-1-12-3. Public Work Projects
36-1-12-4. Bidding Procedures for Projects Costing More Than Certain Amounts
36-1-12-4.5. Bond or Certified Check; Filing by Bidders
36-1-12-4.7. Procedures for Inviting Quotes; Applicable Dollar Amounts
36-1-12-4.9. Alternate Procedures for Projects Costing Less Than $150,000
36-1-12-5. Procedures for Inviting Quotes; Applicable Dollar Amount
36-1-12-7. Public Buildings; Approval of Plans and Specifications by Licensed Architect or Engineer
36-1-12-9. Emergencies; Contracts by Invitation
36-1-12-10. Plans and Specifications; Approval by Various Agencies
36-1-12-11. Completion of Project; Procedure
36-1-12-12. Final Payment; Requirements; Claims by Subcontractors, Laborers, or Suppliers; Disputes
36-1-12-13. Contract Provision for Payment of Subcontractors, Laborers, or Suppliers
36-1-12-15. Contractor Requirements; Antidiscrimination Provisions
36-1-12-16. Necessity of Compliance With Chapter
36-1-12-18. Change or Alteration of Specifications; Change Orders
36-1-12-20. Trench Safety Systems; Cost Recovery
36-1-12-21. Plumbing Installations; Proof of Licensure
36-1-12-23. Application of Ic 5-22-16.5 to Award of Contracts Under Article