Pennsylvania § 5101 - Power to make contracts.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5101 — Power to make contracts., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5101. Power to make contracts.
(a) Purposes.--A township may make contracts for lawful purposes and for the purposes of carrying into execution the provisions of this part and the laws of this Commonwealth.
(b) Lowest responsible bidder.--Except as otherwise specifically provided in this part, contracts and purchases must be made with and from the lowest responsible bidder. For purposes of this chapter, the lowest responsible bidder need not be the bidder submitting the lowest dollar amount bid. A township may also consider the quality of goods or services supplied, ease of repair, compatibility with other township equipment or services, responsiveness, past performance of the bidder and any other reasonable factors specified in the advertisement for bids.
(c) Electronic bids.--A township may permit the electronic submission of bids and may receive bids electronically for competitive bid purchases and contracts under 62 Pa.C.S. Ch. 46 (relating to electronic bidding by local government units).
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 5101
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5101 cover?
Section 5101 ("Power to make contracts.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania § 5101?
A common citation format is "Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5101" (Pennsylvania). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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How does Pennsylvania § 5101 apply to my situation?
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