61-35-94. Rejection of bids - Readvertising for bids or construction by district without contract - Re-evaluation of project

61-35-94. Rejection of bids - Readvertising for bids or construction by district without contract - Re-evaluation of project. If in its opinion the best interests of the district require, the board may reject any and all bids filed under this chapter. If all bids are rejected, the board may: 1. Readvertise for new bids; 2. Cause the work described in the plans, specifications, and estimates to be done directly by the district by the employment of labor and the purchase of materials required, or in any other manner the board considers proper, and payment for the work may be provided through special assessments in the same manner as though the work had been performed under contract, provided this work amounts to no more than the amount provided for construction of a public improvement under section 48-01.2-02; or 3. Cause the work described in the plans, specifications, and estimates to be reviewed and re-evaluated by the engineer for the district so that the board may determine whether the entire project or only a portion of the project is feasible.