127.2023 Authorizing Award of Bid for Tree Removal Work to Richard Sears Tree Experts RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID FOR TREE REMOVAL
WORK TO RICHARD SEARS TREE EXPERTS
RESOLUTION NO.: 127, 2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty
WHEREAS, in accordance with Resolution No.: 88, 2023, the Town of Queensbury's
Purchasing Agent duly advertised for bids for certain tree removal work within the Town of
Queensbury, including in the Pine View Cemetery, as were set forth in bid specifications prepared by
the Highway Superintendent, Cemetery Superintendent and/or Purchasing Agent, , and
WHEREAS, on March 15th, 2023, the Purchasing Agent duly opened the two (2) bids
received by the Town, and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent has recommended that the Town Board award the bid
to the lowest, responsible bidder, Richard Sears Tree Experts, at the rates set forth in their Bid
Proposal dated March 13th, 2023 presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby accepts and awards the bid for
certain tree removal work from the lowest, responsible bidder, Richard Sears Tree Experts, at the
rates set forth in their Bid Proposal dated March 13th, 2023 presented at this meeting, for a one
(1) year period effective as of the date of this Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs that payment shall be
made from such account(s) as may be deemed 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 Budget Officer
to amend the Town Budget, make any adjustments, budget amendments, transfers or prepare any
documentation necessary to effectuate payment, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that Richard Sears Tree Experts shall provide the Town Budget Officer
with all required certificates of insurance in proper form acceptable to the Town before
commencement of the tree removal work, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
sign any needed agreement or documentation and the Town Supervisor, Highway Superintendent,
Cemetery Superintendent, Purchasing Agent and/or Town Budget Officer to take any and all
action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 20th day of March, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty
NOES None
ABSENT: None