Jerome Joint School District No. 261

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 7405

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 District 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 Single project with any number of trades IC 54-1903(9)

for construction,

alteration,

improvement, or

repair.

Any construction, Pursuant to the provision of, Chapter 10, Title 46 Idaho Code IC 54-1903(11)

alteration, or repair

due to an

emergency.

Public Works Construction Bidding

$0 to $50,000 No bidding requirements IC 67-2803(2)

$50,000 to Semi-formal bidding: Issue written requests for bids describing the work IC 67-2805(1)

$200,000 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.

$200,000 and Formal bidding 2 Options A & B: IC 67-2805(2)

above

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).)

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: 11/28/2017

Revised on: 08/25/2020