§ 21-211. Procedure for awarding contracts

   (a) Notice. -- The district council shall publish notice once each week for 2 successive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the county or in technical press for bids for the construction of a project.

(b) Contracts awarded to lowest responsible bidder. --

   (1) The district council shall award the contract for a project to the lowest responsible bidder.

   (2) The district council may:

      (i) reject any and all bids for a contract for a project; and

      (ii) readvertise for bids, in accordance with and subject to this subtitle.

(c) Contract secured by bond of successful bidder. --

   (1) Before awarding a contract for a project, the district council shall require from the successful bidder a bond in a form and amount approved by the district council.

   (2) The bond shall be conditioned on:

      (i) completing the project in accordance with the plans, specifications, and time limitations specified in the contract; and

      (ii) paying for all supplies and labor provided to the contractor in the construction of the project.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 25, § 164(b); 2013, ch. 119, § 2.