ยง 102. Deposits on plans and specifications. 1. Notwithstanding any
inconsistent provision of any general, special or local law, the
officer, board or agency of any political subdivision or of any district
therein, charged with the duty of preparing plans and specifications for
and awarding or entering into contracts for the performance of public
work, may require, as a deposit to guarantee the safe return of such
plans and specifications, the payment of a fixed sum of money, not
exceeding one hundred dollars for each copy thereof, by persons or
corporations desiring a copy thereof. Any person or corporation desiring
a copy of such plans and specifications and making the payment required
by this section shall be furnished with one copy of the plans and
specifications.
2. If a proposal is duly submitted by any person or corporation making
the deposit required by subdivision one and such proposal is accompanied
by a certified check or other security in accordance with the
requirements contained in the plans and specifications or in the public
advertisement for bids, and if the copy of the plans and specifications
used by such person or corporation, other than the successful bidder, is
returned in good condition within thirty days following the award of the
contract covered by such plans and specifications or the rejection of
the bid of such person or corporation, the full amount of such deposit
for one copy of the plans and specifications shall be returned to such
person or corporation, including the successful bidder. Partial
reimbursement, in an amount equal to the full amount of such deposit for
one set of plans and specifications per unsuccessful bidder or
non-bidder less the actual cost of reproduction of the plans and
specifications as determined by the officer, board or agency of any
political subdivision or of any district therein, charged with the duty
of preparing the plans and specifications, shall be made for the return
of all other copies of the plans and specifications in good condition
within thirty days following the award of the contract or the rejection
of the bids covered by such plans and specifications.
Structure New York Laws
Article 5-A - Public Contracts
100-A - Declaration of Policy.
101 - Separate Specifications for Certain Public Work.
102 - Deposits on Plans and Specifications.
103 - Advertising for Bids and Offers; Letting of Contracts; Criminal Conspiracies.
103-A - Ground for Cancellation of Contract by Municipal Corporations and Fire Districts.
103-B - Disqualification to Contract With Municipal Corporations and Fire Districts.
103-C - Removal of Disqualification of Public Contractors by Petition.
103-D - Statement of Non-Collusion in Bids and Proposals to Political Subdivision of the State.
103-E - Conspiracies to Prevent Competitive Bidding or Competitive Offering on Public Contracts.
103-F - Security Bonds; Municipal Projects.
103-G - Iranian Energy Sector Divestment.
104-A - Purchasing of Products for Public Use.
104-B - Procurement Policies and Procedures.
104-C - Disposal of Surplus Computer Equipment.
104-D - The New York State Buy American Salt Act.
105 - Disposition of Deposit Accompanying Bid.
106 - Withdrawal of Retained Percentages.
106-A - Service Charge for Receiving, Handling and Disbursing Funds and Coupons.
106-B - Payment on Public Work Projects.
107 - Claims Against Political Subdivisions; Contractor's Undertaking.
108 - Workmen's Compensation Insurance on Public Works.
109 - Assignment of Public Contracts.
109-A - Purchases Through the Office of General Services by Certain Public Associations.
109-B - Installment Contracts.
109-C - Purchases Through County Contracts by Certain Not-for-Profit Corporations.