§ 18.30 — Advertisement and bids required
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances (Supp. No. 73, Update 1: codified through Ordinance No. 2026-020, adopted June 25, 2026) · Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 18.30
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18.30. - Advertisement and bids required.
(a) When sealed bids are required by Minnesota Statute, Section 471.345, subdivision 3, the chief financial officer 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 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. (b) Calls for bids for any procurement shall not be issued, circulated, or published without prior authorization of the chief financial officer, and if determined necessary by the chief financial officer, the city council.
(Ord. No. 2022-049, § 2, 11-17-22)