Minnesota Statutes § 473.652 - CONSTRUCTION WORK

§ Subdivision 1.Section 471.345 applies. The provisions of section 471.345, subject to the provisions of subdivision 2, shall apply to all construction work and every purchase of equipment, supplies, or materials necessary in carrying out the provisions of sections 473.601 to 473.679. § Subd. 2.Emergency. If the executive director of the corporation with the written concurrence of the chair or vice-chair declares that an emergency exists requiring immediate purchase of material or supplies or the making of emergency repairs at a cost of no more than $5,000, or if two-thirds of the members of the corporation declare that an emergency exists requiring immediate purchase of materials or supplies or the making of emergency repairs at a cost in excess of $5,000, the corporation shall not be required to advertise for bids. The materials or supplies may be purchased in the open market at the lowest price obtainable, or the emergency repairs may be contracted for or performed without securing formal competitive bids.