Illinois § 83
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 83, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 83.
Rejection of bids in case of default. Except as otherwise provided in Section 9-2-113 of the Illinois Municipal Code, as now or hereafter amended, if such original bidder fails or refuses to enter into a contract, which shall be simultaneously executed by the district and signed by the chairman of the committee of local improvements and attested by the district's clerk under the district's seal, then the committee without further proceedings may again advertise for proposals or bids as in the first instance and award the contract for the work to the then regular lowest bidder. The bids of all persons who have failed to enter into the contract as provided in this Act shall be rejected in any bidding subsequent to the first for the same work and in no event treated as the regular lowest bidder. (Source: P.A. 85-1137.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 83
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 83 cover?
Section 83 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. 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 Illinois § 83?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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