American Institute for Imported Steel, Inc. v. Office of General Services

This appeal concerns the validity of defendants’ “ Ruy-American ” policy as expressed in paragraph 10 of its general specifications. Special Term," in granting defendants'’ cross motion for summary judgment, determined that defendant Office-of General Services of the State of New York (OGS) has the power to promulgate broad rules and standards for the purchase of products for the State on the basis of public policy and its “ Buy-American ” policy is within its statutory authority. We arrive at a contrary conclusion.

The specification in question provides that “ all bids must be on domestic or…