The notice must specify the time and place at which bids will be received. The place where bids shall be received must be fixed by the governing board and may be within or outside the state. At the time and place specified, the governing board of the taxing district must be    represented by one of its officials, or by the county auditor or some other person acting at the request of the board, who shall receive competitive bids, whether submitted orally or in writing. When the bids are received, the county auditor, auditor, secretary, or other person acting at the request of the board shall enter in a permanent record the amount and rate of interest of each bid and the name and address of the bidder.