Title I, STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT (Ch. 1 - 38D)

1. Competitive quotations shall be required for a public improvement having an estimated total cost that exceeds the applicable threshold amount provided in this section , but is less than the competitive bid threshold established in section 26.3 . 2. Unless the threshold amounts…

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.…

A governmental entity may enter into annual contracts with multiple contractors for structure demolition projects, with each project having a total estimated cost of one hundred thousand dollars or less, or each project having a total estimated cost equal to or less than the comp…

A governmental entity shall not by ordinance, rule, or any other action relating to contracts for public improvements for which competitive bids are required by this chapter impose any requirement that directly or indirectly restricts potential bidders to any predetermined class …

As used in this chapter , unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: 1. “Estimated total cost of a public improvement” or “estimated total cost” means the estimated total cost to the governmental entity to construct a public improvement, including cost of labor, materials, e…

1. If the estimated total cost of a public improvement exceeds the competitive bid threshold of one hundred thousand dollars, or the adjusted competitive bid threshold established in section 314.1B , the governmental entity shall advertise for sealed bids for the proposed public …

1. Architectural, landscape architectural, or engineering design services procured for a public improvement are not subject to sections 26.3 and 26.14 . 2. Fee-based selection of an architect, landscape architect, or engineer for a public improvement shall be prohibited. 2006 Act…

If the estimated total cost of a public improvement exceeds the competitive bid threshold of one hundred thousand dollars, or as established in section 314.1B , a governmental entity shall not divide the public improvement project into separate parts, regardless of intent, if a r…

If private funds are offered to a governmental entity for a building or an improvement to be used by the public and such funds are conditioned upon private construction of the building or improvement, this chapter shall not apply to the project if the governmental entity does not…

1. The notice to bidders shall adequately notify a potential bidder of a proposed bid and shall include the following items: a. The time, place, and manner for filing sealed proposals. b. The time and place sealed proposals will be opened and considered on behalf of the governmen…

1. Each bidder shall accompany its bid with a bid security as security that the successful bidder will enter into a contract for the work bid upon and will furnish after the award of contract a corporate surety bond, acceptable to the governmental entity, for the faithful perform…

1. The contract for the public improvement must be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. However, contracts relating to public utilities or extensions or improvements thereof, as described in sections 384.80 through 384.94 , may be awarded by the city as it deems …