229.2012 Bids Wtr. Veh RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDS FOR TWO (2)
VEHICLES FOR TOWN WATER DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 229,2012
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Tim Brewer WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Water Superintendent has advised the Town Board that the
Water Department has two (2)vehicles that will no longer pass inspection and must be retired, and
WHEREAS, the Water Superintendent wishes to therefore advertise for bids for the purchase
of two (2) replacement vehicles: 1) a 4x2 Ford F-150 or Chevrolet Silverado 1500 '/2 ton Regular
Cab; and 2) a small 5-6 passenger 4-wheel drive SUV, as described in bid documents/specifications to
be prepared by the Water Superintendent, and
WHEREAS, General Municipal Law §103 requires that the Town advertise for bids and award
the bids 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 Queensbury
Purchasing Director to publish an advertisement for bids for the two (2) vehicles described above, in
the official newspaper for the Town of Queensbury, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Purchasing Director to
open, read aloud and record all bids received and present the bids to the next regular or special Town
Board meeting.
Duly adopted this 6t'day of August, 2012,by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Stec,Mr. Metivier,Mr. Strough,Mr. Brewer
NOES : None
ABSENT: Mr. Montesi