Sec. 1. (a) Whenever public notice is required by this article, notice shall be given by publication in the manner prescribed by IC 5-3-1. (b) The purchasing agent may give notice other than as required in IC 5-3-1 that the purchasing agent considers will increase competition. (c) The purchasing agent shall schedule all notices given […]
Sec. 2. (a) When the purchasing agent determines it is in the best interests of the governmental body: (1) a solicitation may be canceled; or (2) offers may be rejected; in whole or in part as specified in the solicitation. (b) The reasons for a cancellation of a solicitation or rejection of offers must be […]
Sec. 3. Notwithstanding any other law, offers may be opened after the time stated in the solicitation if both of the following apply: (1) The governmental body makes a written determination that it is in the best interest of the governmental body to delay the opening. (2) The day, time, and place of the rescheduled […]
Sec. 4. (a) Except as provided in this section or by another law, contract and purchasing records are public records subject to public inspection under IC 5-14-3. (b) A governmental body may establish policies or adopt rules for the protection of documents submitted to the governmental body in response to a solicitation. (c) Policies or […]
Sec. 5. (a) This section applies only to a political subdivision. (b) Within thirty (30) days after the acceptance of an offer, the purchasing agent shall deliver in person or by first class mail to the successful offeror the original of each purchase order or lease, retain a copy for the purchasing agent’s records, and […]
