The authority may lease any project acquired by it pursuant to this part to the highest responsible bidder after a notice inviting bids has been published in the city pursuant to Section 6066 of the Government Code. If there is no newspaper of general circulation printed or published in the city, copies of the notice shall be posted in at least three public places in the city. Publication shall be commenced or notice posted not less than 15 days prior to the date set in the notice for the opening of bids.