All contracts for City improvements, materials, equipment, or services costing more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder after publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the City at least five (5) 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. (Ord. 417 § 1, 2019)