All contracts for the purchase of: a) any automobile, truck, other vehicle, road machinery, other machinery, apparatus, appliances or equipment in excess of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00); b) any materials or supplies of any kind in excess of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00); or c) construction, repair or maintenance services in excess of twenty five thousand dollars ($25,000.00); must be let to the lowest responsible bidder after advertisement for bids in the official newspaper of the city, once each week for two (2) consecutive weeks, and the second publication must be made not less than five (5) days or more than twelve (12) days before the consideration of bids. (Ord. 795, 3-6-1995)
The advertisement of any contract or contract work must be handled in such manner as the council may order, and it shall contain a general outline of the proposed contract or work, terms and conditions, place where specifications may be examined, or committee to whom it is referred. (Ord. 21, 12-7-1904)
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