Where in this chapter a duty is imposed upon the purchasers, such duty shall be performed by the person, officer, clerk, or employee whose duty or employment require that they act for any board, commission, department, or unit of government making any such purchase, and any such person, officer, clerk, or employee shall be liable on his bond for any loss or damage resulting from a wrongful performance of such duty or from any violation of any of the provisions of this chapter.
IC 5-17-1-7