7 CFR § 1717.607 - Contract bidding requirements.

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title: "7 CFR § 1717.607 - Contract bidding requirements."
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title_name: "Agriculture"
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section_name: "Contract bidding requirements."
chapter_name: "RURAL UTILITIES SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE"
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# 1717.607 Contract bidding requirements.

Borrowers must follow RUS requirements regarding bidding for contracts for construction, materials, and equipment only if financing of the construction or procurement will be provided by RUS. These requirements are set forth in 7 CFR part 1726.