Public Works Contracting and Procurement
No contract involving a public works project shall be let to any contractor who is not licensed as required by the laws of this State. Further, the RISE Charter School shall at all times adhere to the bidding requirements for public works contracting and procurement as set out in State law.
| Public Works Contractor Licensure Requirements | ||
| $0 to $50,000 | No licensure requirement | IC 54-1903(9) |
| $50,000 and above | Licensure required | IC 54-1903(9) |
| Exemptions from Public Works Contractor Licensure | ||
| Less than $50,000 for construction, alteration, improvement, or repair. | Single project with any number of trades | IC 54-1903(9) |
| Any construction, alteration, or repair due to an emergency. | Pursuant to the provision of Chapter 10, Title 46 Idaho Code | IC 54-1903(11) |
| Public Works Construction Bidding | ||
| $0 to $50,000 | No bidding requirements | IC 67-2803(2) |
| $50,000 to $200,000 | Semi-formal bidding: Issue written requests for bids describing the work to at least 3 licensed contractors. Allow 3 days for written response; objections 1 day prior to bid. Keep records for 6 months. Accept low bid, or reject all bids. | IC 67-2805(1)
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| $200,000 and above | Formal bidding 2 Options A & B:
Category A – Open to all licensed contractors. Publication requirements. Written objections allowed. May request bid security/bond. Accept low bid, or reject all bids. See code for details. (IC 67-2805(2)(a).) Category B – Open to pre-qualified contractors. After pre-qualification is determined, the bidding process is in the same manner as Category A. (IC 67-2805(2)(b).) | IC 67-2805(2) |
Legal Reference:
I.C. § 33-601 Real and Personal Property – Acquisition, Use or Disposal of Same
I.C. § 54-1903 Unlawful to Engage in Public Works Contracting Without License – Exemptions
I.C. § 67-2801 et seq. Purchasing by Political Subdivisions
I.C. § 74-401 et seq. Ethics in Government
Other Reference:
Policies and Procedures Used Template, Idaho State Department of Education, http://www.sde.idaho.gov/sped/funding/
Policy History:
Adopted on: December 13, 2021
Revised on:
Reviewed on: