§ 18.60. Advertisement and bids required.  


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  • (a) When sealed bids are required by Minnesota Statutes, Section 471.345, subdivision 3, the purchasing agent shall advertise for bids therefor, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, stating in the advertisement the quality and kind required, what classes or things shall be bid upon separately, and the time and place of opening bids. Such advertisement shall be published in the official newspaper of the city at least twice preceding the opening of bids. The first advertisement shall be not less than ten (10) days preceding the opening of the bids. In the case of articles likely to vary in price during short periods, or for any other good and sufficient reason, competitive bids may be sought and received without public advertisement, in the agent's discretion.

    (b)

    No purchase over the amount for sealed bids required by Minnesota Statutes Section 417.345, Subdivision 3 shall be made for the use of any department under the supervision of the city council unless a request therefor shall first be presented to the council by the head of such department and be approved by the council.

    (c)

    Calls for bids for any procurement shall not be issued, circulated or published without prior authorization of the purchasing agent, and if determined necessary by the purchasing agent, a standing committee of the city council. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 471.060; 77-Or-062, § 1, 12-30-77; 84-Or-192, § 1, 10-26-84; 85-Or-207, § 1, 11-15-85; 90-Or-082, § 1, 3-16-90; 92-Or-153, § 1, 11-20-92; 94-Or-001, § 1, 1-14-94; 95-Or-143, § 1, 10-13-95)