136.2023 Res. Authorizing Award of Bids for Purchase of Trucks for Town Water and Wastewater Dept RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BIDS FOR PURCHASE OF
TRUCKS FOR TOWN WATER AND WASTEWATER DEPARTMENTS
RESOLUTION NO.: 136, 2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHEREAS, in accordance with Resolution No.: 86,2023, the Town of Queensbury's
Purchasing Agent provided specifications to the New York State Office of General Services
Procurement Program for a:
1. 2023 or newer 3/4 ton pick-up truck for the Water Department to replace a year 2013
vehicle with 114,000 miles on it(Town Asset No.: 9013); and a
2. 2023 or newer 3/4 ton pick-up truck for the Wastewater Department to replace a year
2013 vehicle with 117,000 miles on it(Town Asset No.: 9020); and
WHEREAS, on March 21", 2023 the Purchasing Agent received bid information for the
Trucks from the New York State Pro Vehicle Market Place, and
WHEREAS, the Water Superintendent/Wastewater Director and Purchasing Agent
reviewed the bid information and have recommended that the Town Board authorize the bid
awards for a:
1. 2023 RAM 2500 Tradesman Regular Cab Truck with a Fischer Plow for the Water
Department to the only and therefore lowest, responsible bidder, Maguire Cars,
LLC for an amount not to exceed $56,410.30, and
2. 2023 RAM 2500 Tradesman Crew Truck with a Fischer Plow and lift gate for the
Wastewater Department to the lowest, responsible bidder, Maguire Cars, LLC for
an amount not to exceed $66,080.25, and
WHEREAS, the Water Superintendent/Wastewater has requested authorization to
purchase needed ancillary equipment to make each truck Department ready for a total amount not
to exceed $1,500 for each truck,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby accepts and awards the bids for a:
1. 2023 RAM 2500 Tradesman Regular Cab Truck with a Fischer Plow for the
Water Department to the only and therefore lowest, responsible bidder, Maguire
Cars, LLC for an amount not to exceed $56,410.30, and
2. 2023 RAM 2500 Tradesman Crew Truck with a Fischer Plow and lift gate for the
Wastewater Department to the lowest, responsible bidder, Maguire Cars, LLC for
an amount not to exceed $66,080.25, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Water
Superintendent/Wastewater Director to purchase needed ancillary equipment to make each truck
Department ready for an additional amount not to exceed $1,500 for each truck, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs that funding for such
purchases shall be by a transfer of:
1. $57,911 from the Water Department's Undesignated, Unassigned Fund Balance
Account No.: 040-0000-0909 to Vehicles Account No.: 040-8340-2020; and
2. $67,581 from the Wastewater Department's Undesignated, Unassigned Fund
Balance Account No.: 032-0000-0909 to Vehicles Account No.: 032-8120-2020;
and
the Town Budget Officer shall amend the 2023 Town Budget, make any adjustments and/or
prepare any documentation necessary to effectuate payment, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to
engage the services of auction company GovDeals to sell/dispose of the trucks being replaced in the
Water and Wastewater Departments identified as a:
1. Year 2013 vehicle with 114,000 miles on it(Town Asset No.: 9013); and a
2. Year 2013 vehicle with 117,000 miles on it(Town Asset No.: 9020);
and deposit any sales proceeds into the appropriate revenue account(s) in accordance with the
Queensbury Town Code and New York State Laws, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Water Superintendent/Wastewater Director, Purchasing Agent and/or Town Budget Officer to
take any and all actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 3rd day of April, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer
NOES None
ABSENT: None