All construction contracts in excess of $35,000 and purchases of equipment at a cost in excess of $20,000 must be advertised, bid on and awarded to the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with the district’s policy and procedures for competitive bidding. The Board of Education has the sole authority to award or reject bids. The successful contractor will enter into a formal contract, prepared by the architect or engineer, reviewed by the school attorney as appropriate, detailing all aspects of the construction to take place.
Every district contract for construction, alteration or repair of any public building or public works, or for the manufacture, sale or distribution of material, equipment or supplies shall contain provisions prohibiting discrimination on account of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, age or sex.
All contractors to whom a contract has been awarded must provide a performance bond obtained through a bonding company licensed to do business in New York State. The required amount of such bond shall be included in the Statement of General Conditions set forth in the advertisement or notice for bids.
Cross-ref: 6740, Purchasing Procedures
Ref: Education Law §2556
General Municipal Law §§101; 103; 103-d; 106; 108; 109
Labor Law §§220; 220-e; 222; 222-a
Adoption date: May 27, 1997
Reviewed: August 28, 2017
Revised: January 8, 2024