069.2019 Bids for Truck for Water Dept RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SEEKING OF BIDS THROUGH
NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF GENERAL SERVICES PROCUREMENT
PROGRAM OR LOCAL BID FOR TRUCK FOR WATER DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 69,2019
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Water Superintendent has advised the Town Board
that he wishes to advertise for bids for the purchase of a 2018 or newer 3/4 ton F-250 or equal pick-up
truck for the Water Department to replace a year 2007 1/z ton pick-up truck with 112,000 miles on it,
such new truck to be described in bid documents/specifications to be prepared by the Water
Superintendent and/or Town Purchasing Agent, and
WHEREAS, the Town wishes to purchase such Vehicle through the New York State Office of
General Services Procurement Program or through local bid, 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 bidding documents,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town
Purchasing Agent to provide the specifications for a 2018 or newer 3/4 ton F-250 or equal pick-up truck
to the New York State Office of General Services Procurement Program, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Purchasing Agent
to publish an advertisement for bids for the truck as described above in the official newspaper for the
Town of Queensbury and/or through the New York State Office of General Services Procurement
Program, 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 25t'day of February, 2019,by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer
NOES None
ABSENT:Mrs. Atherden