Legal Opinion
Delta Chemical Manufacturing Co. v. Department of General Services
New York Supreme Court
Decided July 11, 1980PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Edward J. Greenfield, J.
There are three ways in which a municipality or other governmental arm can secure goods and services: (1) there can be a negotiated contract; (2) there can be a public auction; and (3) there can be sealed bids on agreed upon specifications. Public policy, as enunciated in section 103 of the General Municipal Law dealing with public contracts, clearly makes sealed competitive bidding the norm for public procurement. It provides that except as otherwise provided, all contracts over and above a specified amount are to be awarded to the lowest…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Gerzof v. SweeneyNew York Court of Appeals · 1965
- American La France & Foamite Corp. v. City of New YorkNew York Supreme Court · 1935
- Carucci v. DulanAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1965
- LaFrance v. City of New YorkAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1935
- M. Cristo, Inc. v. State of New York Office of General ServicesAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1973
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3Cited by3 opinions
- Fischbach & Moore, Inc. v. New York City Transit AuthorityAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1981
- Tufaro Transit Co. v. Board of EducationAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1981
- Delta Chemical Manufacturing Co. v. Department of General ServicesAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1981