335.2016 Res Authorizing Award of Bid - 2016 Ford F550 Bucket Truck for Highway Dept RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID FOR PURCHASE OF
2016 FORD F550 BUCKET TRUCK FOR HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 335, 2016
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, in accordance with Resolution No.: 293,2016, the Town of Queensbury's
Purchasing Agent duly advertised for bids for the purchase of a 2016 or newer Ford F550 bucket
truck or equivalent as set forth in bid specifications prepared by the Highway Superintendent and/or
Purchasing Agent, and
WHEREAS, on September 271'', 2016, the Purchasing Agent duly received and opened all
bids received by the Town for the Truck, and
WHEREAS, the Town Highway Superintendent and Purchasing Agent have
recommended that the Town Board award the bid to the only and therefore lowest, responsible
bidder, Altec, for the amount not to exceed $87,644,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby accepts and awards the bid for the
purchase of a 2016 Ford F550 bucket truck for use by the Town Highway Department from the
only and therefore lowest, responsible bidder, Altec, for an amount not to exceed $87,644, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs that payment for such
truck shall be from Heavy Equipment Account No.: 004-5130-2040, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to
amend the Town Budget to transfer $30,000 from Road Paving Materials Account No. 004-5110-
4620 and $57,644 from Health Insurance Account No.: 004-9060-8060 into Heavy Equipment
Account No.: 004-5130-2040 and make any other needed adjustments, budget amendments,
transfers or prepare any documentation necessary to effectuate all terms of this Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Highway Superintendent, Purchasing Agent and/or Town Budget Officer to take any and all
action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 3rd day of October, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements
NOES None
ABSENT: None