1.1 BIDS1Reject— Bid for Used Brine Truck in Highway and Authorize ReBid for 2015 or Newer Truck — 1-24-2024
RESOLUTION REJECTING BIDS FOR 2018 OR NEWER SINGLE AXLE
.DIESEL ENGINE TRUCK AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT OF
BIDS FOR 2015 OR NEWER SINGLE AXLE DIESEL ENGINE TRUCK
FOR TOWN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION N(].. 2023
INTRODUCED BY:
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY.
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 104,2020, the Queensbury 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, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 2448,2023, the Town Board duly advertised for bids for 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, the Town's Purchasing Agent and Highway Superintendent have reviewed the
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received bids and have recommended that the Town Board reject such bids and authorize the
advertisement for bids for a 2015 or newer single axle diesel engine truck as described in bid
documents/specifications prepared by the Town Highway Department and/or Town Purchasing
Agent,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby rejects the bids received by the
Town for a 2018 or newer single axle diesel engine truck to be used for brine application and
authorizes and directs the Town Purchasing Agent to publish an advertisement for a 2015 or newer
single axle diesel engine truck to be used for brine application as described in bid
documents/specifications prepared by the Highway Department and/or Town. Purchasing Agent in
the Town's official newspaper, open all bids, read them aloud and record the bids as is customarily
done and present the bids to the next regular or special meeting of the Town Board, and
BE IT FURTHER.,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Purchasing
Agent, Highway Superintendent and/or Town Budget Officer to take all actions necessary to
effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 24 h day of January, 2024, by the following vote.
AYES
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ABSENT:
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Used Truck Bid Specifications
Single Axle — Diesel Engine
Spec #2024-001
Date: January 18, 2024
Manufacturer: All Makes will be considered
International is preferred.
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 at least 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
Least Important: Manufacturer 2
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDS FOR 2018
OR NEWER SINGLE AXLE DIESEL ENGINE TRUCK FOR
TOWN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO 448, 2U23
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty
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
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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 I e day of December, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr, Freer
NOES None
ABSENT: None