N.Y. Town Law § 222: Town buildings

§ 222. Town buildings. Whenever the town board, pursuant to the

provisions of this chapter, shall determine to erect, construct, alter

or remodel any building, said town board shall cause detailed plans,

specifications and estimates for such building or buildings to be

prepared. After such detailed plans, specifications and estimates shall

have been finally adopted and approved, said board shall award contracts

for the performance of the work to the lowest responsible bidder after

advertisement for bids where so required by section one hundred three of

the general municipal law.