(A) When a sealed bid is required by this subchapter, advertisements shall be published at least once in at least one newspaper of general circulation in the city at least 20 days prior to the date announced for the receipt of bids. The newspaper notice required by this section shall include a general description of the articles to be purchased or sold or the work to be performed, the location where blank bid forms and specifications may be secured, the time by which bids must be submitted, the location where the bids must be submitted, and the time and place for opening bids. Irregularities in the notice or publication period shall not invalidate the bidding process.
(B) The city may solicit sealed bids from all responsible bidders whom the City Manager or departmental representatives know from experience or research appear to be capable of providing the items to be purchased or performing the required service. Notice shall be by sending the prospective bidders a copy of such newspaper notice or such other notice as will acquaint them with the proposed purchase or sale.
(Ord. 01-2010, passed 6-8-2010)