Invitation for bids

Sec. 2. (a) A purchasing agent shall issue an invitation for bids. (b) An invitation for bids must include the following: (1) A purchase description. (2) All contractual terms and conditions that apply to the purchase. (3) A statement of the evaluation criteria that will be used, including any of the following: (A) Inspection. (B) Testing. (C) Quality. (D) Workmanship. (E) Delivery. (F) Suitability for a particular purpose. (G) The requirement imposed under IC 5-22-3-5. (4) The time and place for opening the bids. (5) A statement concerning whether the bid must be accompanied by a certified check or other evidence of financial responsibility that may be imposed in accordance with rules or policies of the governmental body. (6) A statement concerning the conditions under which a bid may be canceled or rejected in whole or in part as specified under IC 5-22-18-2. As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.