Tennessee § 54-12-308 - Contracts for sections of work or the whole may be let to the lowest bidder — Rejection of bids and readvertisement.

§ 54-12-308. Contracts for sections of work or the whole may be let to the lowest bidder — Rejection of bids and readvertisement.

The board of directors shall award a contract or contracts for each section of the work to the lowest responsible bidder or bidders, or may award the contract as a whole to the lowest responsible bidder, exercising its own discretion as to the letting of the work as a whole or in sections, and reserving the right to reject any and all bids and readvertise the letting of the work. Acts 1919, ch. 193, § 74; Shan. Supp., § 1682a88; Code 1932, § 2902; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 54-1508. Collateral References. Labor conditions or relations as factor in determining whether public contract should be let to lowest bidder. 110 A.L.R. 1406 . Mandamus to compel consideration, acceptance or rejection of bids. 80 A.L.R. 1382 . Right or duty of public authorities to require single bid or to let single contract for entire improvement or for two or more separate improvements. 123 A.L.R. 577 . Unit basis, right to require bid on, with reservation to public authorities of right to determine amount or extent of work. 79 A.L.R. 225 . Variation by bidder from specifications on bid for public work. 65 A.L.R. 835 . “Work,” what is covered by term, in statute as to letting public contracts to lowest bidder. 92 A.L.R. 835 .