Ohio § 521.05
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 521.05, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 521.05.
(A) If the total estimated cost of any improvement provided for in section 521.04 of the Revised Code is fifty thousand dollars or less, the contract may be let without competitive bidding. When competitive bidding is required, the board of township trustees shall post,
in three of the most conspicuous public places in the township, a notice specifying
the improvement to be made and the time, which shall be at least thirty days after
the posting of the notices, and the place the board will receive bids to make the
improvement. The board shall accept the lowest and best bid, if the successful bidder meets the
requirements of section 153.54 of the Revised Code . The board may reject all bids. (B) On accepting a bid, the board shall enter into a contract with the successful bidder
for making the improvement according to specifications. The contract shall not be for a term longer than ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 521.05
What does Ohio Revised Code § 521.05 cover?
Section 521.05 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. 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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