Section 5. Separate Bids for Plumbing, Heating, Ventilating and Electrical Work.--In the preparation for the erection, construction and alteration of any public building of an incorporated town, when the entire cost of such work shall exceed the base amount of eighteen thousand five hundred dollars, subject to adjustment under section 2.1, the architect, engineer or other person preparing such specifications shall prepare separate specifications for the plumbing, heating, ventilating and electrical work. The person or persons authorized to enter into contracts for the erection, construction or alteration of such public buildings shall receive separate bids upon each of the said branches of work and award the contract for the same to the lowest responsible bidder for each of said branches.
(5 amended Nov. 3, 2011, P.L.386, No.93)
Compiler's Note: Section 6 of Act 93 of 2011, which amended section 5, provided that Act 93 shall apply to contracts and purchases advertised on or after January 1 of the year following the effective date of section 6.