KRS 162.070: Contracts for buildings, improvements, and materials to be let on

competitive bidding -- When advertisements not required.

The contracts for the erection of new school buildings, additions and repairs to old

buildings, except additions or repairs not exceeding seven thousand five hundred dollars

($7,500), shall be made by the board of education with the lowest and best responsible

bidder complying with the terms of the letting, after advertisement for competitive bids

pursuant to KRS Chapter 424, but t he board may reject any or all bids. All necessary

specifications and drawings shall be prepared for all such work. The board shall advertise

for bids on all supplies and equipment that it desires to purchase, except where the

amount of the purchase does n ot exceed seven thousand five hundred dollars ($7,500),

and shall accept the bid of the lowest and best bidder taking into consideration the price

and the reciprocal preference for resident bidders under KRS 45A.494, but the board may

reject any and all bids.