125.51 Awarding of contract.

125.51 Awarding of contract.

After careful examination and computation of each proposal, within thirty days the department of administrative services shall award the contract for such printing to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, in accordance with section 9.312 of the Revised Code, having proper facilities to insure prompt performance of the work. No contract shall be awarded unless it contains an agreement for the completion of the work within the time fixed by the department, but the time so fixed may be extended if deemed in the best interest of the state.

Effective Date: 01-01-1988