30:9-11 - Contracts for county insane asylums
30:9-11. Contracts for county insane asylums
Where any work is to be done and materials to be furnished in the erection and construction of such buildings, or in the fitting, furnishing and equipping of the same, or in and about the grounds, as provided by section 30:9-9 of this title, where the cost thereof shall exceed the sum of one thousand dollars, the same shall be done and furnished on contract to be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder who shall furnish satisfactory security to the board or boards undertaking such work, on bids duly advertised for in the county or counties engaged in the work, and also where the buildings are to be erected, for at least two weeks, once in each week; and if the work be undertaken by joint boards, they shall appoint a committee to advertise for and receive such bids, which committee shall report the bids to such boards at their next meetings.