§ 20271
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The purchase of all supplies, equipment and materials, and the construction of facilities and works, when the expenditure required exceeds five thousand dollars ($5,000), shall be by contract let to the lowest responsible bidder. Notice requesting bids shall be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation, which publication shall be made at least 10 days before bids are received. The board may reject any and all bids and readvertise in its discretion.