273.2020 Advertisement of Bids for Heavy Haul Truck-Tractor for Highway Dept
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDS FOR HEAVY
HAUL TRUCK/TRACTOR FOR TOWN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 273, 2020
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Amanda Magee
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury’s Highway Superintendent has advised the Town Board
that he wishes to advertise for bids for the purchase of a 2015 or newer Heavy Haul Truck/Tractor as
will be described in bid documents/specifications to be prepared by the Highway Superintendent and/or
Purchasing Agent, 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 Town of
Queensbury Purchasing Agent to publish an advertisement for bids for a 2015 or newer Heavy Haul
Truck/Tractor in the official newspaper for the Town of Queensbury and/or through the New York
State Office of General Services Procurement Program, 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.
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Duly adopted this 17 day of August, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Magee, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone
NOES: None
ABSENT: None