Menzl v. City of Milwaukee

The city contends that the cost of the contract chargeable to city funds is less than $1,000, and, hence, by its terms, the bid ordinance, sec. 7.29, is not mandatorily applicable.

If the contract in question is not subject to the provisions of the bid section, the city is not bound by that type of procedure and even, after determining to invite bids, may reject any or all bids and ask for new bids, or may contract on the basis of reasonable business judgment with one who is not the low bidder. Cullen v. Rock County (1943), 244 Wis. 237, 240, 12 N. W. (2d) 38, 10 McQuillin, Mun. Corp. (3d…