Contracts for the creation, construction, alteration, or repair of any building, structure, or other improvement undertaken by a port authority created in accordance with this chapter shall be let in accordance with IC 36-1-12. No lease or sale of any lands or property shall be made by the port authority unless notice calling for bids for the same shall have been given by publication as provided by this chapter. No such lease or sale shall be made, except to the highest and best bidder. In the case of any lease or sale of land by the port authority, specifications for the bids for such lease or sale shall be in such form and detail as shall be determined by the port authority.
IC 8-10-5-15