Arkansas § 14-48-129 - Competitive bidding required.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 14-48-129 — Competitive bidding required., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-48-129. Competitive bidding required.
Before making any purchase of, or contract for, any supplies, materials, or equipment, and before obligating the city under any contract for the performance of services or for the construction of municipal improvements where the anticipated cost to the city of the transaction exceeds the maximum amount established by the board of directors under the authority of § 14-48-117, opportunity for competitive bidding shall be given under such rules and regulations as the board may by ordinance prescribe, and the contract shall be consummated only on a bid approved by the city administrator and by the board. The board, by ordinance, may waive the requirement of competitive bidding in exceptional situations where this procedure is not feasible. However, such exceptional situations being lacking, the board may not except any particular contract, purchase, or sale from the requirement of competitive bidding. All purchase and sale records of the city shall be open to public inspection.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 14-48-129
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 14-48-129 cover?
Section 14-48-129 ("Competitive bidding required.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arkansas § 14-48-129?
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