Section 29-1-704 - Construction of public projects - competitive sealed bidding(1) All construction contracts for state-funded public projects shall be awarded by competitive sealed bidding except as provided in subsection (2) of this section.(2) Competitive sealed bidding shall not be required for:(a) A state-funded public project for which the agency of local government receives no bids or for which all bids have been rejected;(b) A state-funded public project for which the responsible officer determines it is necessary to make emergency procurements or contracts because there exists a threat to public health, welfare, or safety under emergency conditions, but such emergency procurements or contracts shall be made with such competition as is practicable under the circumstances; however, a written determination of the basis for the emergency and for the selection of the particular contractor shall be included in the contract file.(3) Nothing in this part 7 shall be construed to affect or limit any additional requirements imposed upon an agency of local government for awarding contracts for state-funded public projects.L. 89, 1st Ex. Sess.: Entire part added, p. 65, § 21, effective 1/1/1990.