All contracts for town improvements, materials, equipment or services costing more than $5,000 shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder after publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the town at least five days before the last day set for receipt of proposals; provided, however, that in case of professional services, this section shall not apply. The newspaper notice required herein shall include a general description of the articles or services to be purchased, shall state where bid blanks and specifications may be secured and the time and place for opening bids.
(Prior Code, § 8.304)