Louisiana § RS 33:3654 - Advertising for bids; acceptance
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§ RS 33:3654. Advertising for bids; acceptance
When the work has been duly authorized and the plans and specifications approved, the governing authority shall advertise for bids for installing and constructing the system in the same manner as now provided by law for the letting of public contracts. The specifications may provide for the installation of the lighting system on a one-time rental or lease basis. The governing authority, upon receipt of bids, shall accept the lowest responsible bid and enter into a contract for the installation of the street lighting facilities, in the manner provided by law, provided, that if the petitioning property owners in their original petition shall have fixed a maximum amount beyond which the entire cost of the work shall not extend for each lineal front footage, no bid shall be accepted or no contract let which shall be in excess of that maximum.
Amended by Acts 1967, No. 117, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 33:3654
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:3654 cover?
Section RS 33:3654 ("Advertising for bids; acceptance") 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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