Sec. 1.6. In the case of fire, flood, windstorm, casualty or other extraordinary emergency, including mechanical failure of any part of a building or structure, and where the health, safety or welfare of the public or the necessary governmental operations are endangered by such loss or damage, the responsible board or commission may, upon a declaration of emergency recorded in its minutes, proceed to reconstruct or repair the building or structure without advertising for bids. However, in such an emergency, quotes may be invited from at least three (3) or more persons, firms, limited liability companies, or corporations known to deal in the work required to be done, and the minutes of the board or commission shall show the names of those persons, firms, limited liability companies, or corporations invited to submit quotes.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.57, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.8-1993, SEC.59; P.L.143-2014, SEC.1.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 5. State and Local Administration
Chapter 1. Public Works by State Agencies
5-16-1-0.1. Application of Certain Amendments to Chapter
5-16-1-1.1. Application of Chapter
5-16-1-1.2. Adoption of Plans and Specifications; Awarding of Contract
5-16-1-1.3. Construction or Alteration of Certain Public Buildings
5-16-1-1.4. Securing Bids or Causing Work to Be Done; Placement of Plans on File
5-16-1-1.9. Educational Institutions; Building Construction or Repair Contracts
5-16-1-3. Filing of Plans and Specifications; Notice; Publication; Minimum Bid Invitations
5-16-1-6. Trench Safety Systems; Cost Recovery
5-16-1-7. Minority Business Enterprises; Award of Contracts
5-16-1-8. Plumbing Installations; Proof of Licensure
5-16-1-9. Application of Ic 5-22-16.5 to Award of Contracts Under Chapter