443.2008
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDS FOR WATER
DEPARTMENT HIGH LIFT PUMP REPLACEMENT PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO.: 443, 2008
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 480,2007, the Queensbury Town Board authorized
engagement of Burley-Guminiak and Associates Consulting Engineers, P.L.L.C. (B-G) to institute
some of the recommendations outlined in the 2007 Energy Efficiency Study, such recommendations
include the replacement of two (2) 33 year old inefficient 400 HP motors and pumps with two (2)
new and more appropriately sized pumps, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury Water Superintendent and Civil Engineer wish to
advertise for bids for such High Lift Pump Replacement Project as will be more clearly specified in
bid documents and specifications to be prepared by B-G and in form approved by the Water
Department Superintendent and/or Civil Engineer, and
WHEREAS, General Municipal Law §103 requires that the Town advertise for bids and
award the bid to the lowest responsible bidder(s) 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 Town’s
Purchasing Agent and/or Burley-Guminiak and Associates Consulting Engineers, P.L.L.C. to
publish an advertisement for bids for the High Lift Pump Replacement Project 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 all bids received, read the same aloud and record the bids as is customarily done and present
the bids to the next regular or special meeting of the Town Board.
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Duly adopted this day of September 22, 2008, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi
NOES : None
ABSENT: None