North Dakota Century Code Title 24. Highways, Bridges, and Ferries § 24-02-18. Reconstruction work without letting contract

The department may, if in the opinion of the director, the public interest and the preservation of the state highways from deterioration requires it, do the work necessary for minor grading reconstruction on any state highway without letting a contract for such reconstruction work, or the director may contract with the county in which any such reconstruction project is located, to perform such reconstruction work on a cost basis. Any such reconstruction projects may include any project that is eligible for federal aid. Any funds available for highway reconstruction purposes may be expended in carrying out the provisions of this section.