Section 71970 Of Article 2. Sale Of Bonds And Use Of Proceeds From California Water Code >> Division 20. >> Part 7. >> Chapter 6. >> Article 2.

. Before selling the bonds, or any part thereof, the board shall give notice inviting sealed bids in such manner as it may prescribe. If satisfactory bids are received, the bonds offered for sale shall be awarded to the highest responsible bidder. If no bids are received, or if the board determines that the bids received are not satisfactory as to price or responsibility of the bidders, it may reject all bids received, if any, and either readvertise or sell the bonds at private sale.