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SERVICES\Spectrum Environmental—Asbestos Removal Related Costs-32 Homer Avenue—Pontiff—4-4-2022
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO SPECTRUM
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR ASBESTOS INSPECTION
SERVICES RELATED TO THE DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURE ON
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 32 HOMER AVENUE
RESOLUTION NO.: ,2022
INTRODUCED BY:
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY:
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 240,2021, the Queensbury Town Board authorized an
advertisement for bids for the demolition of the structure on property located at 32 Homer Avenue
and also authorized Spectrum Environmental Associates, Inc., (Spectrum)to provide an"RFP draft for
use to bid the project" for the amount of$250 in accordance with Spectrum's June 14, 2021 Proposal
for Asbestos Inspection Services (Proposal), and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 304,2021, the Town Board accepted and awarded the bid
for the demolition of the structure, and
WHEREAS, the Acting Director of Building and Codes Enforcement has requested Town
Board authorization to remit payment to Spectrum for all of the services Spectrum successfully
provided to the Town as delineated in Spectrum's Proposal and as set forth in Spectrum's 3/22/22
Invoice 416477 substantially in the form presented at this meeting in the total amount of$3,845,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes,ratifies and directs payment
to Spectrum Environmental Associates, Inc., (Spectrum) for all asbestos inspection services
Spectrum successfully provided to the Town as delineated in the preambles of this Resolution,
Spectrum's June 14, 2021 Proposal and Spectrum's 3/22/22 Invoice 416477 substantially in the form
presented at this meeting in the total amount of$3,845, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs that payment shall be
paid from Account No.: 001-3650-4400 Demolition — Misc. Contractual and assessed by the
Town Board against the real property, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer
to transfer $3,845 from the General Fund Undesignated, Unappropriated Fund Balance to
Account No.: 001-3650-4400 Demolition—Misc. Contractual, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Acting Director of Building and Codes Enforcement and/or Town Budget Officer to take any and
all action necessary to effectuate all terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 4t'day of April, 2022,by the following vote:
AYES
NOES
ABSENT :
Spectrum Environmental Associates,Inc.
INVOICE
P.O.Box 1024
Schenectady,NY 12301 DATE INVOICE#
3/22/22 16477
BILL TO: PROJECT INFORMATION:
32 Homer Ave
Town of Queensbury Queensbury,NY
742 Bay Road
Queensbury,NY 12804
SPECTRUM PROJ# P.O.NO. TERMS DUE DATE
21-394 Net 30 4/21/22
DATE QUANTITY DESCRIPTION RATE AMOUNT
I Prepare Variance to NYS-DOL by a Certified Asbestos 1,000.00 1,000.00
Project Designer
I NYS-DOL Variance Application Fee 110,00 310*00
1 Asbestos Design Services(RFP for use to bid) 250.00 250.00
3/14/22 8.5 Project/Air Monitor Technician 60.00 510.00
3/15/22 6 Project/Air Monitor Technician 60.00 360.00
3/16/22 8.5 Project/Air Monitor Technician 60.00 510.00
26 PCM Analysis 15.00 390.00
3 Travel Rate 75.00 225.00
1 Final Written Report/Admin Fee 250.00 250.00
Total $3,845.00
WE ACCEPT MASTERCARD,VISA,AMERICAN EXPRESS OR DISCOVER CARD
THERE WILL BE A$25 CHARGE FOR ALL RETURNED CHECKS
Phone# Fax# E-mail
518-346-6374 518-346-4062 accounting@4spectrum.com
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Sd4enectady.W 123191
SPECTRVM's (518)340-6374(Phone)
"Priviranmental Rsse ates, lnC. (518)346-4062(Fax)
'ExceeplxG Ovz Ctiss s Expeertdrioxs or Excettescs' wwa:4spectrum com
PROPOSAL FOR ASBESTOS INSPECTION SERVICES
Contact: Mr.David Hatten Date: June 14,2021
Client: Town of Queensbury Project: Pontiff Property
Address: 742 Bay Rd. 32 Homer Ave.
Queensbury,NY 12804 Queensbury,NY 12804
Phone: (518)761-8253 E-Mail: daveh@queensbury.net
Spectrum Environmental Associates,Inc.(Spectrum)appreciates the opportunity to provide you with a
proposal to provide asbestos related service as discussed. Based on the information you provided,we
have prepared the following cost estimate for your consideration.
SCOPE OF WORK: If needed,Spectrum shall provide an EPA and NYS DOL Certified Asbestos
Designer to determine the extent of relief needed from ICR 56. Spectrum shall prepare and submit a site
specific variance to perform the work with relief from certain requirements of ICR 56 as required for this
type of project. Spectrum shall then provide the required projectlair monitoring oversite required by the
conditions of the regulation and site specific variance. Spectrum shall provide a draft RFP for completion
by client. Spectrum can then forward RFP to qualified contractors and have reply's sent to client directly.
ESTIMATED COST: Spectrum has prepared the following cost estimate for your consideration. Final cost
will be based on the unit prices and actual time and number of samples needed to.properly comply with
the NYS regulations concerning asbestos.
Item Unit Cost Total Cost
Variance Preparation by NYS Asbestos Designer- I $1,000.00 $1,000.00
NYS DOL Variance Fee- 1 $350.00 $350.00
COST FOR VARIANCE:$1,350.00
Additional Services as Needed
Provide RFP draft for use to bid project $250.00 $250.00
Daily Monitoring Rate w/equipment and expenses $480.00/day $480.00
PCM Air Analysis per ICR-56—13 per day $ 15.00 ea. $195.00
Travel $75.00/day $75.00
Final Monitoring Report/Admin Fee- 1 $250.00
ESTIMATED COST FOR•DAILY PROJECT MONITORING:$750.00
Site Requirements:
• A confirmation of the scope of work must be provided prior to submission of the site specific
variance to the NYSDOL.
• Contractor must notify Spectrum 10 days in advance(same as NYSDOL requirement)to confirm its
availability to schedule. Schedule changes require 24 hour notice.
• Owner/Abatement Contractor shall provide electrical power and allow use of the site as needed to
perform the scope of work in accordance with all state and federal regulations. If Spectrum is
required to provide a generator,an additional$100A0/day will be charged
Environmental Consulting&Management Services • Realth&Safety Training • Laboratory Services
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o As required by ICR 56,the contractor's supervisor must perform his own final inspection and be on-
site to accompany Spectrum during its required Project Monitor Visual Inspection.
e If air sampling results are above 0.01 f/cc,NYS ICR 56 requires that the.results be sent to the
Asbestos Control Bureau immediately(same business day)which may result in an inspection from
the NYS DOL.
a Spectrum shall not be responsible for the means,methods,techniques,sequences and
procedures employed by the contractor in the performance of their contract,and shall not be
responsible for the failure of the contractor to carry out the work in accordance with the
contract documents. Regulations clearly hold the supervisor/contractor responsible for
compliance.and completeness of the scope of work. If the contractor elects to work overtime or
weekends or does not complete the work in a timely manner,additional costs may be incurred.
Spectrum would like to thank you for the opportunity to present our proposal for asbestos consulting
services. If you have any questions regarding our proposal or pricing,please feel free to contact me at
518-346-6374 or rmartin{�}a,4spectrum.com.
PROPOSAL ACCEPTANCE AGREEMENT AND PAYMENT TERMS:
I. Proposal shall remain valid for thirty(30)days from date prepared.
2. Spectrum accepts cash,checks and all major credit cards. Return Check Fee-$35.00.
3. Client agrees to pay Spectrum for all work performed,upon presentation of invoice,the sum(s)
stipulated in the attached proposal. The Client's obligation to pay is in no way dependent upon
the Client's ability to obtain financing,payment from third parties,approval of governmental or
regulatory agencies,or on the Client's successful completion of the project.
4. Invoices not paid within thirty(30)days of invoice date are subject to a 1-I/2%per month late
payment fee. In suit to collect fees under this agreement,the client agrees to pay all of
Spectrum's collection costs,court costs,interest,and reasonable attorney's fee.
5. In the event any invoice is not paid within thirty(30)days,Spectrum reserves the right to suspend
services under this contract.
6. Client agrees to indemnify and defend Spectrum from any liability,loss cost or expense in
connection with the Services,including attorney's fees,claimed for property damage,bodily
injury,,including death,or other injury or loss except such as is caused solely by the negligence or
willful misconduct of Spectrum,its employees,or agents.
7. Spectrum shall not commence work on this project until an executed copy of this agreement has
been received(including deposit)and approved.
8. This agreement represents the entire agreement between the parties and may not be altered except
in writing signed by both parties.
Acceptance
Respectfully Submitted, f
e.
C.46/Xk— Name:
Ronald F.Martin Jr.
Operations Manager Si aty e,
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR
DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURE ON PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 32 HOMER AVENUE
RESOLUTION NO.: 240,2021
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, a fire occurred at a structure on property located at 32 Homer Avenue in the
Town of Queensbury (Property) and the Town's Director of Building and Codes Enforcement
(Director) viewed the damaged structure and found it to be a hazard, in disrepair, unusable and
unsafe,and
WHEREAS, after the owner failed to voluntarily raze the structure, the Town duly
commenced a State Supreme Court Action to compel compliance with all applicable Town and
State Code provisions, and
WHEREAS, by Judgment dated May 4, 2021, Supreme Court authorized the Town to
remove the structure if the property owner failed to do so, and
WHEREAS, the Director has advised that the property owner has not removed the structure
within the time specified by the Court and therefore recommends Town Board authorization to
advertise for bids to demolish the structure in accordance with the terms of the Judgment, 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,and
WHEREAS, the Director has obtained a Proposal for Asbestos Inspection Services from
Spectrum Environmental Associates, Inc. (Spectrum Environmental) dated June 14, 2021 related to
the Property which Proposal includes an option for additional services including Spectrum
Environmental's provision of an "RFP draft for use to bid the project" for the amount of$250 and
the Director wishes to engage Spectrum Environmental's services including this provision,
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town's
Purchasing Agent to publish an advertisement for bids for demolition of the structure located on
the Property located at 32 Homer Avenue as delineated in the preambles of this Resolution in
accordance with bid documents to be prepared by Spectrum Environmental Associates, Inc., the
Purchasing Agent, Director of Building and Codes Enforcement and/or Town Counsel,and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board ftirther 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 at the next regular or special meeting of the Town Board, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that any costs related to the bidding and/or demolition will be assessed by the
Town Board against the real property in accordance with the Warren County Supreme Court
Judgment dated May 4, 2021, and
BEITFURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes engagement of Spectrum Environmental
Associates, Inc., in accordance with Spectrum Environmental's June 14, 2021 Proposal for
Asbestos Inspection Services, including Spectrum's provision of an "RFP draft for use to bid the
project" for the amount of$250, and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute such
Proposal substantially in the form presented at this meeting with costs for Spectrum's services to
it
be paid for from such account(s) as may be determined to be acceptable by the Town Supervisor
and/or Town Budget Officer, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Town Counsel, Director of Building and Codes Enforcement and/or Town Budget Officer to take
any and all action necessary to effectuate all terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 120'day of July, 2021, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Strough,Mr. Metivier,Mr.Freer, Mi. Ferone
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mr.McNulty