Sec. 6. (a) An employee of the purchasing agency shall open bids in the presence of one (1) or more other employees of the purchasing agency according to the procedure stated in the invitation for bids as required by section 2(b)(4) of this chapter.

     (b) Individuals other than employees of the purchasing agency may not be present at an opening of bids unless the bids are opened publicly.

As added by P.L.160-2006, SEC.6.