The board of drainage commissioners: shall advertise for bids to construct the drainage project; shall award the contract for the drainage project to the lowest responsible bidder; and may reject any or all bids and readvertise for other bids. The board of drainage commissioners shall set: the terms for payment with the contractor; and the amount of the contractor’s bond, which shall be given in favor of the board of drainage commissioners.

The board of drainage commissioners shall control, supervise, and maintain each drainage project completed under this title.

The engineers who are appointed to the board of viewers shall receive compensation per diem, as agreed on by the county commissioners or county council. The individuals, other than the engineers, who are appointed to the board of viewers shall receive $3 per day. The rodmen, axmen, chainmen, and other laborers employed by a drainage district shall receive compensation not to exceed $2 per day each. The board of drainage commissioners may not receive a per diem but shall be reimbursed for expenses incurred when engaged in the work of the drainage district. All other fees and costs incurred under this title are the same as provided by law for similar services.