Idaho Statutes Title 31. Counties and County Law § 31-4403. Operation and maintenance

(1) Employees, facilities, equipment and supplies hired by or acquired by the board of county commissioners;

(2) Contracts, franchises or otherwise, entered into by the board to have the maintenance and operation performed by private persons;

(3) Contracts entered into by the board to have the maintenance and operation performed by another unit of government;

(4) Contracts, franchises or otherwise, granted pursuant to law by the board, for all or any part or parts of the county;

(5) Any combination of subsections (1), (2), (3) and (4) of this section;

(6) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, in order to provide for the public health, safety, and well-being, the board of county commissioners and/or another unit of state government, may determine whether solid waste disposal systems services are to be provided by means of a contract, franchise or otherwise, provided for under subsection (2) of this section, or any contract, franchise or otherwise, awarded under subsection (4) of this section, with or without compulsory competitive bidding;

(7) The board of county commissioners before entering into such contracts, franchises or otherwise may require such security for the performance thereof as it deems appropriate or may waive such undertaking.