Tennessee § 12-4-116 - Electronic bidding.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 12-4-116 — Electronic bidding., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-4-116. Electronic bidding.
Notwithstanding any law, rule or regulation to the contrary, local governments may satisfy any requirement for mailing by distributing invitations to bid, requests for proposals and other solicitations electronically. In addition, local governments may receive bids, proposals, and other offers electronically. In order to assure the fullest possible participation of small businesses and minority-owned businesses, local governments shall not require such small businesses and minority-owned businesses to receive or respond to invitations to bid, requests for proposals, or other solicitations electronically. Acts 2014, ch. 645, § 1. Compiler's Notes. For the disposition of sections in title 12, ch. 3, as amended by Acts 2013, ch. 403, effective July 1, 2013, please see the table of disposition in § 12-3-101 . Former § 12-4-116 was transferred to § 12-4-111 by Acts 2013, ch. 403, § 79, effective July 1, 2013.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 12-4-116
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 12-4-116 cover?
Section 12-4-116 ("Electronic bidding.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. 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 Tennessee § 12-4-116?
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Is this the official text of Tennessee law?
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