333.2014 Award Bid Purchase of 2015 Dump Truck Cemetery RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID FOR PURCHASE OF
2015 FORD F350 1-TON DUMP TRUCK FOR
TOWN CEMETERY DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 333, 2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHEREAS, in accordance with Resolution No.: 302,2014, the Town of Queensbury's
Purchasing Agent duly advertised for bids for the purchase of a 2014 or newer replacement Ford
F350 1-Ton Dump Truck due to a loss of a 2008 Ford F350 Dump Truck (Asset #8708) in the
Cemetery Department as set forth in bid specifications prepared by the Cemetery Superintendent
and/or Purchasing Agent, and
WHEREAS, on September 4th, 2014, the Purchasing Agent duly received and opened all
bids, and
WHEREAS, the Town Cemetery Superintendent and Purchasing Agent have
recommended that the Town Board award the bid to the lowest, responsible bidder, C. Basil
Ford, Inc., for the amount not to exceed $40,399, and
WHEREAS, the Town received $22,575.50 from its insurance company for the loss of the
2008 Dump Truck (Asset#8708),
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby accepts and awards the bid for the
purchase of a 2015 Ford F350 1-Ton Dump Truck for use by the Town Cemetery Department
from the lowest, responsible bidder, C. Basil Ford, Inc., for the amount not to exceed $40,399,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs that payment for such
truck shall be from Vehicles Account No.: 002-8810-2020, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to
amend the Town Budget to:
• Increase Insurance Recoveries Account No.: 002-0000-52680 by $22,576.00;
• Increase Vehicles Account No.: 002-8810-2020 by $40,399;
• Decrease Account No.: 002-9060-8060 by $17,823.00;
and make any other needed adjustments, budget amendments, transfers or prepare any
documentation necessary to effectuate all terms of this Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
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 22"d day of September, 2014, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish
NOES None
ABSENT: None