Policy 7405 - Public Works Contracting and Procurement

­­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 $100,000 No bidding requirements IC 67-2803(2) 

 

$100,000 to $250,000 

 

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) 

  

 

$250,000 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: December 15, 2025 

Reviewed on: