26.14A Alternative procedures.
1. When competitive quotations are required under section 26.14 for a public improvement, the governmental entity may proceed, in lieu of competitive quotations, as if the estimated total cost of the public improvement exceeds the competitive bid threshold under section 26.3.
2. If the total estimated cost of the public improvement does not warrant either competitive quotations under section 26.14 or competitive bidding under section 26.3, the governmental entity may nevertheless proceed with competitive quotations or competitive bidding for the public improvement.
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Structure Iowa Code
Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT
Chapter 26 - PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION BIDDING
Section 26.3 - Competitive bids for public improvement contracts.
Section 26.4 - Exemptions from competitive bids and quotations.
Section 26.5 - Prohibited contracts.
Section 26.7 - Notice to bidders.
Section 26.9 - Award of contract.
Section 26.10 - Opening and considering bids.
Section 26.11 - Delegation of authority.
Section 26.12 - When hearing necessary.
Section 26.13 - Early release of retained funds.
Section 26.14 - Competitive quotations for public improvement contracts.
Section 26.14A - Alternative procedures.