Sec. 2. (a) A purchasing agent shall issue an invitation for bids.
(b) An invitation for bids must include the following:
(1) A purchase description.
(2) All contractual terms and conditions that apply to the purchase.
(3) A statement of the evaluation criteria that will be used, including any of the following:
(A) Inspection.
(B) Testing.
(C) Quality.
(D) Workmanship.
(E) Delivery.
(F) Suitability for a particular purpose.
(G) The requirement imposed under IC 5-22-3-5.
(4) The time and place for opening the bids.
(5) A statement concerning whether the bid must be accompanied by a certified check or other evidence of financial responsibility that may be imposed in accordance with rules or policies of the governmental body.
(6) A statement concerning the conditions under which a bid may be canceled or rejected in whole or in part as specified under IC 5-22-18-2.
As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.