13-2911.01. Unsolicited proposals; competing proposals; consideration; fee; political subdivision; powers.
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(1)This section applies to unsolicited proposals under the Political Subdivisions Construction Alternatives Act.
(2)If the governing body of a political subdivision determines that there is sufficient merit to pursue such unsolicited proposal, a reasonable opportunity shall be provided for other private parties to submit competing proposals for consideration.
(3)A political subdivision may charge and retain an administrative fee of not more than five hundred dollars for:
(a)The initial evaluation and detailed review of an unsolicited proposal; and
(b)The review of any competing proposal.
(4)The political subdivision may:
(a)Spend money bonded or otherwise raised for the purpose of reviewing, developing, or implementing any unsolicited proposal; and
(b)Enter into any public-private partnership contract for a proposal that is deemed by the governing body of the political subdivision to be in the best interest of the political subdivision.