Plans and specifications; advertisement for bids; contents of notice

The governing authority, after having given due notice of intention to make the proposed improvements and after disposing of all objections, and having decided to order the construction of the improvements, may, without further delay, have prepared the necessary plans and specifications for the work and adopt a resolution or ordinance authorizing the advertisements for bids therefor, by giving notice calling for sealed bids for the construction of the work. The notice shall be signed by an authorized officer of the municipality. It shall be published three times during at least two consecutive weeks, the first publication being not less than thirteen days prior to the reception and opening of bids in a newspaper published in the municipality, or if there is none, publication may be made in any newspaper having general circulation in the parish in which the municipality is located. The notice shall contain a general description of the work contemplated, shall refer to the plans and specifications which shall be placed on file with the clerk or secretary of the municipality, shall designate the hour, date, and place for the reception and opening of the bids, may provide that the contractor be required to accept certificates of the municipality in payment for the work performed, and may stipulate that the right is reserved to reject any and all bids. The total cost of the improvements, including labor, materials, equipment, and supplies, together with engineers' and attorneys' fees, and all other expenses incidental to the cost of the improvements shall be assessed and paid in the manner and form provided in this Subpart.