(70 ILCS 1105/12) (from Ch. 85, par. 6812)
Sec. 12.
Contracts.
All contracts for supplies, material, or work
involving an expenditure in of more than $10,000 shall be let to the lowest
responsible bidder, after advertising at least once in one or more
newspapers of general circulation within the district, except work
requiring personal confidence or necessary supplies where competitive
bidding is impossible. Contracts for supplies, material, or work involving
an expenditure of $10,000 or less may be let without advertising for bids,
but whenever practicable at least 3 competitive bids shall be obtained
before letting the contract. All contracts for supplies, material, or work
shall be signed by the president of the board of commissioners or by any
other officer designated by the board.
(Source: P.A. 86-477.)
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