NEW CONSTRUCTION

Bids on construction projects are advertised for two consecutive weeks with at least two additional weeks for contractors to prepare bid documents prior to the bid opening date.

In addition to advertisement, bids are solicited from known contractors considered competent for the specific project offered.

Bids received after the specified date and time are not opened. They are immediately returned to the bidder.

In order to be considered, each bid must be accompanied by a certified check or bond in the amount of 5% of the bid.

Bids are publicly opened and read aloud at the time and place specified in the invitation to bid.

Bids are reviewed by the architect and/or Support Services, who will submit recommendations for the award of contracts. The administration will submit its recommendation to the Board, taking into its consideration the recommendation of the architect.

At a regular or special meeting of the Board, the Board will consider the recommendations and, following a public hearing, will award the contract to the contractor who has submitted the best bid, which is not necessarily the lowest bid.

• Updated 4/91, 7/03
• Reviewed 5/96, 7/03