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2018 Arkansas Code
Title 22 - Public Property
Chapter 9 - Public Works
Subchapter 2 - Award of Contracts
§ 22-9-209. Renovation of historic sites -- Advertising of contracts

Universal Citation: AR Code § 22-9-209 (2018)
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  • (a) A contract for the altering, repairing, or renovation of a recognized historic site or structure owned by the state or with title vested in the name of a state agency or of another taxing authority in which the estimated cost of the work equals or exceeds the sum of thirty-five thousand dollars ($35,000) shall not be entered into between the state agency or taxing authority and any contractor unless the state agency or taxing authority has first published notice of intention to receive bids for improvements one (1) time each week for not less than two (2) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation published in the county in which the proposed improvements are to be made or in a trade journal reaching the construction industry.

  • (b)

    • (1) The date of publication of the last notice shall be not less than one (1) week before the date affixed therein for the receipt of bids.

    • (2) If there is no newspaper regularly published in the county in which the proposed work is to be done, the notices may be published in any newspaper having a general circulation in the county.

    • (3) Nothing in this section shall be construed as limiting to two (2) the number of weeks the notices may be published.

  • (c)

    • (1) All notices shall contain a brief description of the kind or type of work contemplated, the approximate location thereof, the place at which prospective contractors may obtain plans and specifications, the date, time, and place at which sealed bids will be received, and the amount, which may be stated in a percentage, of bond required.

    • (2) A statement shall be included notifying bidders that the proposed renovation will be contracted under the authority of this section and §§ 22-9-208, 22-9-210, and 22-9-211.

    • (3) The invitation for bids shall include a required resume of similar restorative work performed by the contractor.

  • (d)

    • (1) No agency shall advertise for bids under the provisions of this section and §§ 22-9-208, 22-9-210, and 22-9-211 without seeking the advice of the Legislative Council.

    • (2) Provided further, nothing in this section shall prevent an institution of higher education exempt from review and approval of the Building Authority Division of the Department of Finance and Administration from entering into an agreement with the division to provide such advice.

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