049.2019 Engagement of Stilsing Electric- Traffic Signal Cabinet at Bay, Blind Rock & Haviland Roads RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF STILSING
ELECTRIC, INC., FOR REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF
TRAFFIC SIGNAL CABINET AT BAY AND
BLIND ROCK/HAVILAND ROADS
RESOLUTION NO.: 49,2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS,the Town of Queensbury Highway Superintendent has advised that it is
necessary to remove and replace the traffic signal cabinet with controller at the intersection of
Bay and Blind Rock/Haviland Roads, and
WHEREAS,the Highway Superintendent sought quotes for such repair services, and
WHEREAS, Stilsing Electric, Inc. is the only company to submit a quote for these
services and also maintains and repairs traffic signals for the Town and for these reasons,the
Town Board wishes to declare Stilsing Electric, Inc., as a sole source provider, and
WHEREAS, in Section IV, Subsection(3)(C)(2)(f) of the Town Purchasing
Procedures,upon the Town Board considering the reasonableness of the fee, it may engage a
particular professional which was previously used with the Project without soliciting multiple
vendors, and
WHEREAS,the Town will adhere to all New York State Law bidding requirements,
and
WHEREAS,declaring Stilsing Electric,Inc.,as a sole source provider will ensure that
the Town's traffic lights will continue to operate in a safe and efficient manner,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that for the reasons outlined above, in these circumstances the
Queensbury Town Board hereby waives its requirement under the Town of Queensbury's
Purchasing Policy for two (2) written quotes and declares Stilsing Electric, Inc., as a sole
source provider for this Project to help ensure that the Town's traffic lights will continue to
operate in a safe and efficient manner, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs engagement of the
services of Stilsing Electric,Inc., for the removal and replacement of the traffic signal cabinet
with controller at the intersection of Bay and Blind Rock/Haviland Roads for an amount not
to exceed $13,050 as delineated in Stilsing Electric Inc.'s quote dated September 28, 2018
and presented at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs that payment to Stilsing
Electric, Inc., for their services in the amount of$13,050 shall be made from Traffic Control
Repairs Account No.: 001-3310-4800, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to
amend the Town Budget to transfer $13,050 from Fund Balance Account No.: 001-0000-
0909 to Traffic Control Repairs Account No.: 001-3310-4800 and take all necessary actions
to effectuate payment, 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
such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this I Ph day of February, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mrs. Atherden
NOES: None
ABSENT: None