IC 21-32-3-1 Power to issue bonds
Sec. 1. A state educational institution with power to issue bonds
may sell bonds at public or negotiated sale:
(1) for the price or prices;
(2) in the manner; and
(3) at the time or times;
determined by the state educational institution. As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.273.
IC 21-32-3-2 Sale of bonds; value
Sec. 2. A state educational institution may not sell bonds:
(1) for less than ninety percent (90%); or
(2) with an underwriter's discount that exceeds three percent
(3%);
of the par value of the bonds. As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.273.
IC 21-32-3-3 Sale of bonds; conditions
Sec. 3. (a) A state educational institution that determines to sell
bonds at public sale shall give notice under subsection (b) or (c).
(b) A state educational institution that gives notice under this
subsection shall:
(1) publish the notice once each week for two (2) weeks in:
(A) an English language newspaper of general circulation
published in the county in which the principal office of the
state university or college is located; and
(B) an English language newspaper of general circulation
published in the state capital;
(2) publish the last of the publications under subdivision (1) at
least seven (7) days before the date of sale; and
(3) include in the notice the following with respect to the bonds:
(A) The amount to be offered.
(B) The denominations.
(C) The dates of maturity.
(D) The maximum rate or rates of interest or the maximum
net interest cost.
(E) The date, time, and place of sale.
(F) The minimum price to be paid for the bonds.
(c) A state educational institution that gives notice under this
section shall:
(1) publish the notice once each week for two (2) weeks in:
(A) an English language newspaper of general circulation
published in the county in which the principal office of the
state university or college is located; and
(B) an English language newspaper of general circulation
published in the state capital; and
(2) include in the notice:
(A) a statement that any person interested in submitting a bid
for the bonds may furnish in writing to the treasurer of the
state educational institution at the address set forth in the
notice the person's:
(i) name, address, and telephone number; and
(ii) telex number, if any; and
(B) the following with respect to the bonds:
(i) The amount to be offered.
(ii) The denominations.
(iii) The dates of maturity.
(iv) The maximum rate or rates of interest or the maximum
net interest cost.
(v) The place of sale.
(vi) The time within which the information referred to in
clause (A) must be furnished. The time within which the
information referred to in clause (A) must be furnished
must be at least seven (7) days after the last publication of
the notice of intent to sell.
(vii) The minimum price to be paid. As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.273.
IC 21-32-3-4 Notice of sale of bond
Sec. 4. (a) This section applies when notice is given under section
3 of this chapter for a public sale.
(b) The treasurer of the state educational institution:
(1) shall cause each person furnishing the information required
under section 3(c) of this chapter to be notified of the date and
time bids will be received at least twenty-four (24) hours before
the date and time;
(2) shall give the notification under subdivision (1):
(A) by telephone at the number furnished by the person; and
(B) by telex if the person furnishes a telex number; and
(3) may not receive bids for more than ninety (90) days after the
first publication of the notice of intent to sell bonds. As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.273.
IC 21-32-3-5 Determination of interest cost
Sec. 5. A state educational institution shall award bonds sold at
public sale to the bidder offering the lowest interest cost to be
determined by:
(1) computing the total interest on the bonds from the date of
the sale to the date of maturity; and
(2) either:
(A) deducting from the total interest the amount of any
premium bid; or
(B) adding to the total interest the amount of any discount. As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.273.
IC 21-32-3-6 Acceptability of bids
Sec. 6. If no acceptable bid is received at the time fixed for sale
of the bonds at a public sale, the state educational institution:
(1) may continue the sale from day to day for a period not to
exceed thirty (30) days without readvertising; and
(2) may not accept a bid during the continuation of the sale that
offers a higher interest cost than the best bid received at the
time fixed for the sale under section 3 of this chapter.
The acceptability of a bid is within the sole discretion of the state
educational institution issuing the bonds. A state educational
institution may not negotiate a sale for an issue of bonds without
public bidding under section 1 of this chapter until the thirty (30) day
period required by this section has passed for that issue if the state
educational institution has conducted a public sale for that issue
under sections 3 and 4 of this chapter. As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.273.
IC 21-32-3-7 Restrictions on the acceptability of bids
Sec. 7. (a) As used in this section, "check" includes electronic
transfer by wire transfer or other similar means.
(b) A state educational institution may not:
(1) accept a bid for the bonds, other than a bid submitted by the
federal government or any agency of the federal government; or
(2) execute and deliver a contract of sale for the bonds;
unless the bid or contract is accompanied by a certified check or
cashier's check in an amount equal to one percent (1%) of the
principal amount of the bonds sold.
(c) The check required by subsection (b) must be:
(1) payable to the state educational institution issuing the
bonds; and
(2) drawn on a bank or trust company, in or out of state, that is
insured by the Deposit Insurance Fund of the Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation.
(d) The state educational institution shall:
(1) hold the check required by subsection (b) as a guaranty of
the performance of:
(A) the bid, if the bid is accepted; or
(B) the contract, if the contract is signed; and
(2) return the check required under subsection (b) to a bidder if
that bidder's bid is not accepted.
(e) If a bid is accepted and the bidder fails to perform the bid, the
check required under subsection (b) and the proceeds of the check
are:
(1) the property of the state educational institution; and
(2) considered liquidated damages to the state educational
institution arising from the default.
(f) A contract for the purchase of bonds at negotiated sale must
provide that if the purchaser fails to perform the purchaser's
obligation to pay for the bonds, the check required under subsection
(b) and the proceeds from the check are:
(1) the property of the state university or college; and
(2) considered liquidated damages to the state educational
institution arising from the default. As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.273. Amended by P.L.79-2010, SEC.3.
IC 21-32-3-8 Filing of affidavit
Sec. 8. Before the delivery of the bonds to a successful bidder at
a public sale, other than the federal government or any agency of the
federal government, the bidder shall cause to be filed with the
secretary of state before the published date of sale a sworn affidavit
that:
(1) is acceptable to the secretary of state; and
(2) states that no collusion or binding agreement existed
between:
(A) the successful bidder; and
(B) an official of the issuing state university or college; As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.273.
IC 21-32-3-9 Applicability of chapter
Sec. 9. This chapter is not applicable to bonds advertised for sale
or sold or contracted to be sold before March 13, 1959. As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.273.
IC 21-32-3-1 Power to issue bonds
Sec. 1. A state educational institution with power to issue bonds
may sell bonds at public or negotiated sale:
(1) for the price or prices;
(2) in the manner; and
(3) at the time or times;
determined by the state educational institution. As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.273.
IC 21-32-3-2 Sale of bonds; value
Sec. 2. A state educational institution may not sell bonds:
(1) for less than ninety percent (90%); or
(2) with an underwriter's discount that exceeds three percent
(3%);
of the par value of the bonds. As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.273.
IC 21-32-3-3 Sale of bonds; conditions
Sec. 3. (a) A state educational institution that determines to sell
bonds at public sale shall give notice under subsection (b) or (c).
(b) A state educational institution that gives notice under this
subsection shall:
(1) publish the notice once each week for two (2) weeks in:
(A) an English language newspaper of general circulation
published in the county in which the principal office of the
state university or college is located; and
(B) an English language newspaper of general circulation
published in the state capital;
(2) publish the last of the publications under subdivision (1) at
least seven (7) days before the date of sale; and
(3) include in the notice the following with respect to the bonds:
(A) The amount to be offered.
(B) The denominations.
(C) The dates of maturity.
(D) The maximum rate or rates of interest or the maximum
net interest cost.
(E) The date, time, and place of sale.
(F) The minimum price to be paid for the bonds.
(c) A state educational institution that gives notice under this
section shall:
(1) publish the notice once each week for two (2) weeks in:
(A) an English language newspaper of general circulation
published in the county in which the principal office of the
state university or college is located; and
(B) an English language newspaper of general circulation
published in the state capital; and
(2) include in the notice:
(A) a statement that any person interested in submitting a bid
for the bonds may furnish in writing to the treasurer of the
state educational institution at the address set forth in the
notice the person's:
(i) name, address, and telephone number; and
(ii) telex number, if any; and
(B) the following with respect to the bonds:
(i) The amount to be offered.
(ii) The denominations.
(iii) The dates of maturity.
(iv) The maximum rate or rates of interest or the maximum
net interest cost.
(v) The place of sale.
(vi) The time within which the information referred to in
clause (A) must be furnished. The time within which the
information referred to in clause (A) must be furnished
must be at least seven (7) days after the last publication of
the notice of intent to sell.
(vii) The minimum price to be paid. As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.273.
IC 21-32-3-4 Notice of sale of bond
Sec. 4. (a) This section applies when notice is given under section
3 of this chapter for a public sale.
(b) The treasurer of the state educational institution:
(1) shall cause each person furnishing the information required
under section 3(c) of this chapter to be notified of the date and
time bids will be received at least twenty-four (24) hours before
the date and time;
(2) shall give the notification under subdivision (1):
(A) by telephone at the number furnished by the person; and
(B) by telex if the person furnishes a telex number; and
(3) may not receive bids for more than ninety (90) days after the
first publication of the notice of intent to sell bonds. As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.273.
IC 21-32-3-5 Determination of interest cost
Sec. 5. A state educational institution shall award bonds sold at
public sale to the bidder offering the lowest interest cost to be
determined by:
(1) computing the total interest on the bonds from the date of
the sale to the date of maturity; and
(2) either:
(A) deducting from the total interest the amount of any
premium bid; or
(B) adding to the total interest the amount of any discount. As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.273.
IC 21-32-3-6 Acceptability of bids
Sec. 6. If no acceptable bid is received at the time fixed for sale
of the bonds at a public sale, the state educational institution:
(1) may continue the sale from day to day for a period not to
exceed thirty (30) days without readvertising; and
(2) may not accept a bid during the continuation of the sale that
offers a higher interest cost than the best bid received at the
time fixed for the sale under section 3 of this chapter.
The acceptability of a bid is within the sole discretion of the state
educational institution issuing the bonds. A state educational
institution may not negotiate a sale for an issue of bonds without
public bidding under section 1 of this chapter until the thirty (30) day
period required by this section has passed for that issue if the state
educational institution has conducted a public sale for that issue
under sections 3 and 4 of this chapter. As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.273.
IC 21-32-3-7 Restrictions on the acceptability of bids
Sec. 7. (a) As used in this section, "check" includes electronic
transfer by wire transfer or other similar means.
(b) A state educational institution may not:
(1) accept a bid for the bonds, other than a bid submitted by the
federal government or any agency of the federal government; or
(2) execute and deliver a contract of sale for the bonds;
unless the bid or contract is accompanied by a certified check or
cashier's check in an amount equal to one percent (1%) of the
principal amount of the bonds sold.
(c) The check required by subsection (b) must be:
(1) payable to the state educational institution issuing the
bonds; and
(2) drawn on a bank or trust company, in or out of state, that is
insured by the Deposit Insurance Fund of the Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation.
(d) The state educational institution shall:
(1) hold the check required by subsection (b) as a guaranty of
the performance of:
(A) the bid, if the bid is accepted; or
(B) the contract, if the contract is signed; and
(2) return the check required under subsection (b) to a bidder if
that bidder's bid is not accepted.
(e) If a bid is accepted and the bidder fails to perform the bid, the
check required under subsection (b) and the proceeds of the check
are:
(1) the property of the state educational institution; and
(2) considered liquidated damages to the state educational
institution arising from the default.
(f) A contract for the purchase of bonds at negotiated sale must
provide that if the purchaser fails to perform the purchaser's
obligation to pay for the bonds, the check required under subsection
(b) and the proceeds from the check are:
(1) the property of the state university or college; and
(2) considered liquidated damages to the state educational
institution arising from the default. As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.273. Amended by P.L.79-2010, SEC.3.
IC 21-32-3-8 Filing of affidavit
Sec. 8. Before the delivery of the bonds to a successful bidder at
a public sale, other than the federal government or any agency of the
federal government, the bidder shall cause to be filed with the
secretary of state before the published date of sale a sworn affidavit
that:
(1) is acceptable to the secretary of state; and
(2) states that no collusion or binding agreement existed
between:
(A) the successful bidder; and
(B) an official of the issuing state university or college; As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.273.
IC 21-32-3-9 Applicability of chapter
Sec. 9. This chapter is not applicable to bonds advertised for sale
or sold or contracted to be sold before March 13, 1959. As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.273.
IC 21-32-3-1 Power to issue bonds
Sec. 1. A state educational institution with power to issue bonds
may sell bonds at public or negotiated sale:
(1) for the price or prices;
(2) in the manner; and
(3) at the time or times;
determined by the state educational institution. As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.273.
IC 21-32-3-2 Sale of bonds; value
Sec. 2. A state educational institution may not sell bonds:
(1) for less than ninety percent (90%); or
(2) with an underwriter's discount that exceeds three percent
(3%);
of the par value of the bonds. As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.273.
IC 21-32-3-3 Sale of bonds; conditions
Sec. 3. (a) A state educational institution that determines to sell
bonds at public sale shall give notice under subsection (b) or (c).
(b) A state educational institution that gives notice under this
subsection shall:
(1) publish the notice once each week for two (2) weeks in:
(A) an English language newspaper of general circulation
published in the county in which the principal office of the
state university or college is located; and
(B) an English language newspaper of general circulation
published in the state capital;
(2) publish the last of the publications under subdivision (1) at
least seven (7) days before the date of sale; and
(3) include in the notice the following with respect to the bonds:
(A) The amount to be offered.
(B) The denominations.
(C) The dates of maturity.
(D) The maximum rate or rates of interest or the maximum
net interest cost.
(E) The date, time, and place of sale.
(F) The minimum price to be paid for the bonds.
(c) A state educational institution that gives notice under this
section shall:
(1) publish the notice once each week for two (2) weeks in:
(A) an English language newspaper of general circulation
published in the county in which the principal office of the
state university or college is located; and
(B) an English language newspaper of general circulation
published in the state capital; and
(2) include in the notice:
(A) a statement that any person interested in submitting a bid
for the bonds may furnish in writing to the treasurer of the
state educational institution at the address set forth in the
notice the person's:
(i) name, address, and telephone number; and
(ii) telex number, if any; and
(B) the following with respect to the bonds:
(i) The amount to be offered.
(ii) The denominations.
(iii) The dates of maturity.
(iv) The maximum rate or rates of interest or the maximum
net interest cost.
(v) The place of sale.
(vi) The time within which the information referred to in
clause (A) must be furnished. The time within which the
information referred to in clause (A) must be furnished
must be at least seven (7) days after the last publication of
the notice of intent to sell.
(vii) The minimum price to be paid. As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.273.
IC 21-32-3-4 Notice of sale of bond
Sec. 4. (a) This section applies when notice is given under section
3 of this chapter for a public sale.
(b) The treasurer of the state educational institution:
(1) shall cause each person furnishing the information required
under section 3(c) of this chapter to be notified of the date and
time bids will be received at least twenty-four (24) hours before
the date and time;
(2) shall give the notification under subdivision (1):
(A) by telephone at the number furnished by the person; and
(B) by telex if the person furnishes a telex number; and
(3) may not receive bids for more than ninety (90) days after the
first publication of the notice of intent to sell bonds. As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.273.
IC 21-32-3-5 Determination of interest cost
Sec. 5. A state educational institution shall award bonds sold at
public sale to the bidder offering the lowest interest cost to be
determined by:
(1) computing the total interest on the bonds from the date of
the sale to the date of maturity; and
(2) either:
(A) deducting from the total interest the amount of any
premium bid; or
(B) adding to the total interest the amount of any discount. As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.273.
IC 21-32-3-6 Acceptability of bids
Sec. 6. If no acceptable bid is received at the time fixed for sale
of the bonds at a public sale, the state educational institution:
(1) may continue the sale from day to day for a period not to
exceed thirty (30) days without readvertising; and
(2) may not accept a bid during the continuation of the sale that
offers a higher interest cost than the best bid received at the
time fixed for the sale under section 3 of this chapter.
The acceptability of a bid is within the sole discretion of the state
educational institution issuing the bonds. A state educational
institution may not negotiate a sale for an issue of bonds without
public bidding under section 1 of this chapter until the thirty (30) day
period required by this section has passed for that issue if the state
educational institution has conducted a public sale for that issue
under sections 3 and 4 of this chapter. As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.273.
IC 21-32-3-7 Restrictions on the acceptability of bids
Sec. 7. (a) As used in this section, "check" includes electronic
transfer by wire transfer or other similar means.
(b) A state educational institution may not:
(1) accept a bid for the bonds, other than a bid submitted by the
federal government or any agency of the federal government; or
(2) execute and deliver a contract of sale for the bonds;
unless the bid or contract is accompanied by a certified check or
cashier's check in an amount equal to one percent (1%) of the
principal amount of the bonds sold.
(c) The check required by subsection (b) must be:
(1) payable to the state educational institution issuing the
bonds; and
(2) drawn on a bank or trust company, in or out of state, that is
insured by the Deposit Insurance Fund of the Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation.
(d) The state educational institution shall:
(1) hold the check required by subsection (b) as a guaranty of
the performance of:
(A) the bid, if the bid is accepted; or
(B) the contract, if the contract is signed; and
(2) return the check required under subsection (b) to a bidder if
that bidder's bid is not accepted.
(e) If a bid is accepted and the bidder fails to perform the bid, the
check required under subsection (b) and the proceeds of the check
are:
(1) the property of the state educational institution; and
(2) considered liquidated damages to the state educational
institution arising from the default.
(f) A contract for the purchase of bonds at negotiated sale must
provide that if the purchaser fails to perform the purchaser's
obligation to pay for the bonds, the check required under subsection
(b) and the proceeds from the check are:
(1) the property of the state university or college; and
(2) considered liquidated damages to the state educational
institution arising from the default. As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.273. Amended by P.L.79-2010, SEC.3.
IC 21-32-3-8 Filing of affidavit
Sec. 8. Before the delivery of the bonds to a successful bidder at
a public sale, other than the federal government or any agency of the
federal government, the bidder shall cause to be filed with the
secretary of state before the published date of sale a sworn affidavit
that:
(1) is acceptable to the secretary of state; and
(2) states that no collusion or binding agreement existed
between:
(A) the successful bidder; and
(B) an official of the issuing state university or college; As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.273.
IC 21-32-3-9 Applicability of chapter
Sec. 9. This chapter is not applicable to bonds advertised for sale
or sold or contracted to be sold before March 13, 1959. As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.273.
