053.2016 Advertisment of Bids for Truck Water Dept RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDS FOR
TRUCK FOR TOWN WATER DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 53,2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Water Superintendent has advised the Town Board
that the Water Department recently performed its annual inspection of its fleet, and its existing 16 year
old "tap" truck (3 ton cab and chassis) needs to be replaced and therefore he wishes to advertise for
bids for the purchase of a 2016 or newer replacement 3 ton cab and chassis as will be described in bid
documents/specifications to be prepared by the Water Superintendent, and
WHEREAS, General Municipal Law §103 requires that the Town advertise for bids and award
the bid to the lowest responsible bidder meeting New York State statutory requirements and the
requirements set forth in the Town's bidding documents,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Queensbury
Purchasing Agent to publish an advertisement for bids for the 2016 or newer 3 ton cab and chassis
described above in the official newspaper for the Town of Queensbury, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Purchasing Agent to
open, read aloud and record all bids received and present the bids to the next regular or special Town
Board meeting.
Duly adopted this 25h day of January, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT: None