Sec. 3. Bids.
In all public works, including the furnishing of supplies, materials, and services for the same, when the expenditure required exceeds the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5000.00), the Manager shall advertise for bids for the public works contemplated, and for furnishing such supplies, materials, or services and ask for sealed proposals.
The advertisement for bids shall distinctly and specifically state the character of the public works contemplated and the kind of supplies, materials or services required. Such notice shall be published at least once in the official newspaper. The Manager may, with the consent of the Council, let the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, may reject any and all bids, and may re-advertise for bids, or provide for the public works to be done under his direction and supervision and purchase all supplies and materials required. In case he re-advertises, and no bid is received, he may, with the consent of the Council, provide for the public works to be done under his direction and supervision, and purchase such supplies and materials as may be required.
The restrictions of this section shall not apply to the following:
1. Contracts for professional services when authorized by action of the City Council;
2. Contracts for labor, materials, or supplies for actual emergency public works, when authorized by action of the City Council.
(Election of 11-9-1971)