20-15-104. Pecuniary interest and letting contracts. (1) It is unlawful for any community college district trustee to:

(a) have a pecuniary interest, either directly or indirectly, in the erection of any community college building in the trustee's district;

(b) have a pecuniary interest, either directly or indirectly, in furnishing or repairing a community college building;

(c) be in any manner connected with the furnishing of supplies for the maintenance of the college; or

(d) receive or accept any compensation or reward for services rendered as trustee, except as provided in this section.

(2) Except for the letting of an investment grade energy audit or energy performance contract pursuant to Title 90, chapter 4, part 11, including construction or installation of conservation measures pursuant to an energy performance contract, the board of trustees shall let contracts for building, furnishing, repairing, or other work or supplies for the benefit of the district according to the following rules and procedures:

(a) The board of trustees need not meet requirements relating to advertising or bidding if a proposed contract for building, furnishing, repairing, or other work or supplies is for less than $80,000.

(b) Whenever the proposed contract costs are more than $80,000, the board of trustees shall solicit formal bids and advertise once each week for at least 2 weeks in a newspaper published in each county in which the area of the district lies, calling for bids to perform the work or furnish the supplies. If advertising is required, the board shall award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder. However, the board of trustees has the right to reject any bids.