369.2018 Authorizing Award of Bid for Traffic Signal at Intersection of Aviation and Cottage Hill Roads RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL
AT INTERSECTION OF AVIATION AND COTTAGE HILL ROADS
RESOLUTION NO.: 369, 2018
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Catherine Atherden
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 15, 2017, the Queensbury Town Board authorized
establishment of Traffic Signal Capital Project Fund 4215 providing for the installation and
upgrading of Town traffic signals in the Town of Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 199, 2018, the Queensbury Town Board authorized
engagement of Barton & Loguidice, P.C. (B&L) for the provision of engineering services related to
Phase Two of the overall Aviation Road/School Corridor traffic mitigation program developed in
accordance with the Queensbury Union Free School District, Town of Queensbury and
Adirondack/Glens Falls Transportation Council to design a traffic signal at the intersection of
Aviation and Cottage Hill Roads, and
WHEREAS, General Municipal Law §103 requires that the Town advertise for bids and award
the bid to the lowest responsible bidder meeting New York State statutory requirements and the
requirements set forth in the Town's bid documents and specifications, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 338, 2018, the Town Board authorized an advertisement for
bids for the construction of a traffic signal at the intersection of Aviation and Cottage Hill Roads
(Project) consistent with specifications prepared by B&L and/or the Town Purchasing Agent, and
WHEREAS, on September 25 h, 2018, the Town Purchasing Agent duly received and
opened the one and only received bid, and
WHEREAS, the Town Purchasing Agent and B&L have therefore recommended that the
Town Board authorize the bid award for the Project to the only and therefore lowest, responsible
bidder, Stilsing Electric, for an amount not to exceed $138,550,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby awards the bid for the
construction of a traffic signal at the intersection of Aviation and Cottage Hill Roads (Project)
from the only and therefore lowest, responsible bidder, Stilsing Electric, for an amount not to
exceed $138,550, to be paid for from Capital Project Fund 4215, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs that such funding for
such Capital Project shall be by a transfer of $138,550 from the General Fund Unappropriated
Fund Balance to Capital Project Fund 4215, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer
to take all action necessary to increase the following appropriations and revenues as necessary:
• 001-9950-9030 Transfer to Capital Project - $138,550
• 215-0000-55031 Interfund Revenue - $138,550
• 215-3310-2899 Capital Construction - $138,550; 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 increase such appropriations and estimated revenues, and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute any necessary documentation, including any needed Agreement between the Town and
Stilsing Electric in form acceptable to the Town Supervisor, Town Budget Officer and/or Town
Counsel, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Town Highway Superintendent, Town Budget Officer, Purchasing Agent and/or Town Counsel
to take any and all action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this I" day of October, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES Mrs. Atherden, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT: None
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