24-525. Letting of contracts for work; bond of contractor. After an issue of bonds has been authorized by a vote of the electors of any drainage district, the board of directors thereof shall advertise for bids and let contracts for the proposed improvements in such manner as they may deem advisable: Provided, That all contracts shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder, who shall give a good and sufficient bond, to be approved by the board of directors, conditioned that he will perform the work within the time specified in his contract and in accordance with the plans and specifications of the engineer, and that he will hold the district harmless for any damages that may arise from his negligence, malfeasance or failure in connection therewith. No bid shall be accepted that shall be higher than the engineer's estimate of the cost of such improvement.
History: L. 1911, ch. 170, ยง 25; March 27; R.S. 1923, 24-525.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Chapter 24 - Drainage And Levees
Article 5 - Drainage In Valley Of Natural Watercourse
24-501 Drainage districts organized in valley of natural watercourse; procedure.
24-502 Petition; time for hearing; notice.
24-502a Inclusion of land located in other benefit districts.
24-503 Hearing on petition; report to secretary of state.
24-504 Proclamation by governor; date for election of directors; record of proceeding.
24-505 Places for holding elections; judges and clerks.
24-506 Board of directors, qualifications; term.
24-507 List of freeholders; persons entitled to vote.
24-508 Ballots and nominations.
24-510 First meeting of directors; organization of board; definition of boundaries of district.
24-511 Appeal on location of boundary line.
24-513 Engineer; salary; duties.
24-514 Rules for plans, specifications and estimates.
24-516 Bond election; notice; canvass of returns.
24-518 Record of bonds; levy for interest and sinking fund.
24-519 Benefits assessment commission; compensation, duties.
24-520 Apportionment of benefits.
24-522 Prevention of overflow of natural watercourse.
24-523 Filing of benefits assessment commission report; notice of assessments; appeal.
24-524 Hearing of complaints; notice; report.
24-525 Letting of contracts for work; bond of contractor.
24-526 Smaller district previously organized; application of act.
24-527a Vacancy on board; appointment.