5-16-1-1.6. Declaration of emergency reconstruction or repair of building or structure; quotes by invitation

IN Code § 5-16-1-1.6 (2019) (N/A)
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Sec. 1.6. In the case of fire, flood, windstorm, casualty or other extraordinary emergency, including mechanical failure of any part of a building or structure, and where the health, safety or welfare of the public or the necessary governmental operations are endangered by such loss or damage, the responsible board or commission may, upon a declaration of emergency recorded in its minutes, proceed to reconstruct or repair the building or structure without advertising for bids. However, in such an emergency, quotes may be invited from at least three (3) or more persons, firms, limited liability companies, or corporations known to deal in the work required to be done, and the minutes of the board or commission shall show the names of those persons, firms, limited liability companies, or corporations invited to submit quotes.

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.57, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.8-1993, SEC.59; P.L.143-2014, SEC.1.