In accordance with General Municipal Law and Board policy 6700, purchase contracts for materials, equipment and supplies involving an estimated annual expenditure exceeding $20,000 and public work contracts involving an expenditure of more than $35,000 will be awarded only after responsible bids have been received in response to a public advertisement soliciting formal bids.  Purchase contracts involve the acquisition of commodities, materials, supplies or equipment.  Public work contracts involve the solicitation of services, labor or construction.

Advertisement for bids will be published in the appropriate newspaper(s) at least five (5) days before the opening of the bid, not including the day of the opening.