Weinacht v. Bd. of Chosen Freeholders of County of Bergen

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Wachenfeld. J.

Does R. 8. 40:9-3 require bids for structural steel and ornamental iron work singly or in combination? The Superior Court determined separate bids were provided for, while the Appellate Division held the import of the statute was “to combine steel and iron in a single bid.” Certification having been allowed, the question so posed is before us for determination.

In November, 1948, the Bergen County Board of Freeholders advertised for competitive bids for the construction of a hospital building. Among other things, the advertisement called…