North Dakota § 40-22-29 - Engineer's statement of estimated cost required - Governing body to enter
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§ 40-22-29. Engineer's statement of estimated cost required - Governing body to enter
into contracts. Before adopting or rejecting any bid filed under the provisions of this chapter, the governing body shall require the engineer for the municipality to make a careful and detailed statement of the estimated cost of the work for which proposals were advertised under section 40-22-19. The governing body may not award the contract to any bidder if the engineer's estimate prepared pursuant to this section exceeds the engineer's estimate of the cost of the work prepared pursuant to subsection 1 of section 40-22-10 by forty percent or more.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 40-22-29
What does North Dakota Century Code § 40-22-29 cover?
Section 40-22-29 ("Engineer's statement of estimated cost required - Governing body to enter") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. 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 North Dakota § 40-22-29?
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Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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How does North Dakota § 40-22-29 apply to my situation?
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