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BIDS\Adverfise—MiniBid-OGS Program or Local Bid—Used Brine Truck Highway—12-18-2023
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDS FOR 2018 OR
NEWER SINGLE AXLE DIESEL ENGINE TRUCK FOR
TOWN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 92023
INTRODUCED BY:
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY:
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Highway Superintendent wishes to advertise for bids
for the purchase of a 2018 or newer single axle diesel engine truck to be used for brine application as
described in bid documents/specifications prepared by the Town Highway Department and/or Town
Purchasing Agent, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 104,2020, the Town Board authorized adoption of Local
Law No.: 4 of 2020 entitled, "A Local Law Authorizing the Award of Contracts on the Basis of
Best Value", which Local Law authorizes the Town to award contracts which would otherwise be
subject to the "lowest bidder" rule to a bidder on the basis of"Best Value," and
WHEREAS, General Municipal Law §103 provides that the Town advertise for bids and may
award the bid to the bidder on the basis of"best value" as set forth in New York State Finance Law
while also 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
Purchasing Agent to publish an advertisement for bids for the 2018 or newer single axle diesel engine
truck as described above in the Town's official newspaper, 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.
Duly adopted this 18t'day of December, 2023,by the following vote:
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Used Truck Bid Specifications
Single Axle --- Diesel Engine
Spec #2023-001
Date: December 13, 2023
Model years: 2018 or newer
Manufacturer: All Makes will be considered
International is preferred.
Mileage: No more than 65,000 miles
G.V.W.R.: 26,OOO lbs. min.
Body Type: Cab and Chassis only, Dump body, flatbed, or similar styles
The body must be at least 14 feet in length.
The unit must be able to carry an additional 12,000 lbs. (6 tons).
Engine: Diesel
Make: Cummins, International (No Maxxforce Engines), or similar
Transmission: Automatic or Manual
Make: Allison Transmission for automatic options
Eaton Fuller for manual options
Service Records: Provide if available.
Warranties: Provide information on any active or additional warranties that may exist on the
unit.
Other requirements: The unit must run, and successfully pass the New York State DMV safety
and emission inspection.
Selection Criteria
Category weight
Most Important: Cost 5
Body Type 5
Mileage 4
Engine 3
Transmission 3
Least Important: Manufacturer Z