Piggybacking" is permissible as an exception to the general
bidding requirements set forth in subdivisions 1, 2 and 3 of General
Municipal Law § 103, and § 104 of the General
Municipal Law. Consistent with General Municipal Law § 103,
Subdivision 16, the Village Board may make purchases of apparatus,
materials, equipment or supplies, or to contract for services related
to the installation, maintenance or repair of apparatus, materials,
equipment and supplies, may make such purchases, or may contract for
such services related to the installation, maintenance, or repair
of apparatus, materials, equipment or supplies as may be required
through the use of a contract let by the United States of America
or any agency thereof, any state or any other political subdivision
or district therein if such contract was· let to the lowest
responsible bidder or on the basis of best value and made available
for use by other governmental entities.