Ohio § 5559.12
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5559.12, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5559.12.
After the board of county commissioners has decided to proceed with an improvement
as provided by section 5559.02 of the Revised Code , it shall advertise for bids once, not later than two weeks prior to the date fixed
for the letting of the contract, in a newspaper of general circulation in the county. Such notice shall state that copies of the surveys, plans, profiles, cross sections,
estimates, and specifications for such improvement are on file in the office of the
board, and the time within which bids will be received. The board shall award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder. The contract shall be let upon the basis of lump sum bids, unless the board orders
that it be let upon the basis of unit price bids, in which event it shall be let upon
such basis. The bids received shall be opened at the time stated in the notice. The board may reject all bids.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5559.12
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5559.12 cover?
Section 5559.12 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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