Louisiana § RS 33:3496 - Tabulation and publication of bids; extra petitions; determining character of improvement
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§ RS 33:3496. Tabulation and publication of bids; extra petitions; determining character of improvement
After all bids have been received and opened, the governing authority shall tabulate and publish them in the official journal, giving the name of the street on which the improvement is requested, the character of the improvement, the name of the lowest bidder, and the price bid. Should there be more than one petition for the same improvement, only that petition representing the greatest foot frontage of the property affected shall be acted upon. Should the petition of the property owners fail to specify the particular type, design, or plan of the improvement, the governing authority shall determine the detailed specifications of the improvement.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:3496 cover?
Section RS 33:3496 ("Tabulation and publication of bids; extra petitions; determining character of improvement") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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