{"data":{"id":"us-in/ic-5-22-7.3-2","jurisdiction":"us-in","citation":"IC 5-22-7.3-2","heading":"Invitations for bids; requirements","body":"Sec. 2. (a) A purchasing agent may issue an invitation for bids.\n(b) An invitation for bids must include the following:\n(1) A purchase description.\n(2) All contractual terms and conditions that apply to the purchase.\n(3) A statement of which, if any, of the following will be used to evaluate bids:\n(A) Inspection.\n(B) Testing.\n(C) Quality.\n(D) Workmanship.\n(E) Delivery.\n(F) Suitability for a particular purpose.\n(G) The requirement imposed under IC 5-22-3-5.\n(H) Any other evaluation criteria stated in the invitation for bids.\n(4) The procedure for opening the bids, including the date, time, and place for opening the bids.\n(5) A statement concerning whether a bid must be accompanied by a certified check or other evidence of financial responsibility that may be required in accordance with policies of the purchasing agency.\n(6) A statement concerning the conditions under which a bid may be canceled or rejected in whole or in part as specified under IC 5-22-18-2.\n(7) A statement concerning whether, and the procedures under which, discussions may be conducted with bidders before a contract is awarded. The procedures for conducting discussions with bidders must be consistent with fair competition among all bidders.","path":["TITLE 5. STATE AND LOCAL ADMINISTRATION","ARTICLE 22. PUBLIC PURCHASING","Chapter 7.3. Negotiated Bidding"],"source_url":"https://iga.in.gov/ic/2026/Title_5.html#5-22-7.3-2","current_through":"2026","vintage":"2026","retrieved_at":"2026-09-02T16:11:39Z","sha256":"fa2e8353497cd873b9c260bed7ae4f922ed6c44eee492dbbc0f2275e11c37172","source_id":"us-in","stale":false,"prev":"us-in/ic-5-22-7.3-1","next":"us-in/ic-5-22-7.3-3"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}