Nebraska § 17-533 - Waterworks; construction; bids.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 17-533 — Waterworks; construction; bids., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17-533. Waterworks; construction; bids.
All contracts for the construction of any work pursuant to sections 17-530 to 17-532, or any portion of such work, shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder, and upon not less than twenty days' published notice of the terms and conditions upon which the contract is to be let having been given by publication in a legal newspaper in or of general circulation in such city or village. In all cases the city council or village board of trustees shall have the right to reject any and all bids that may not be satisfactory.
Estimate of costs must be made and submitted by city engineer before council can make contract and such estimate cannot be raised by the engineer after the bids have been opened. Murphy v. City of Plattsmouth, 78 Neb. 163, 110 N.W. 749 (1907).
City is only authorized to contract after advertising for bids and with only such persons as tender a bid in response to such advertisement. Fairbanks, Morse & Co. v. City of North Bend, 68 Neb. 560, 94 N.W. 537 (1903).
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 17-533
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 17-533 cover?
Section 17-533 ("Waterworks; construction; bids.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, the codified statutory law of Nebraska. 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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