Pennsylvania Statutes Title 11 Pa.C.S.A. Cities § 11901.3. Determining amount of contract

The amount of the contract shall be the entire amount which the city pays to the successful bidder or the successful bidder's assigns in order to obtain the services or property, or both, and shall not be construed to mean only the amount which is paid to acquire title or to receive any other particular benefit or benefits of the whole bargain.