§ 32-1. Purchases of $40,000 or more.

(a) Advertising required.

(1) In accordance with the provisions of Article VI, § 11 of the City Charter, in contracting for and purchase of foodstuffs and related perishables involving an expenditure of $40,000 or more, for the City or by any municipal agency, advertisements for proposals for the same shall first be published at least twice in 2 or more daily newspapers published in Baltimore City unless otherwise provided by the Charter.

(2) The first publication shall be made not less than 10 nor more than 30 days prior to the day set for opening the bids.

(b) Contracts to comply with Charter.

All such contracts for foodstuffs and related perishables shall be made by the Board of Estimates in the manner provided in Article VI, § 11(g) of the City Charter.

The provisions of this section may be dispensed with in accordance with the conditions and provisions of Article VI, § 11(d) of the City Charter.