169.2021 Award of Bid for Purchase of Pick-up Truck for Water Dept.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID FOR PURCHASE OF
PICK-UP TRUCK FOR TOWN WATER DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 169, 2021
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty
WHEREAS, in accordance with Resolution No.: 134,2021, the Town of Queensbury’s
Purchasing Agent provided specifications to the New York State Office of General Services
Procurement Program for a 2021 or newer ½ ton pick-up truck for the Water Department to replace a
year 2009 Chevy Equinox SUV with 91,524 miles on it (Town Asset No.: 7504), and
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WHEREAS, on May 7, 2021 the Purchasing Agent received bid information for the
Truck from the New York State Pro Vehicle Market Place, and
WHEREAS, the Water Superintendent and Purchasing Agent reviewed the bid
information and have recommended that the Town Board authorize the bid award for a 2021 Ford
F150 XL pick-up truck to the lowest, responsible bidder, Lithia Motors, Inc., for an amount not
to exceed $27,274, and
WHEREAS, the Water Superintendent has requested authorization to purchase needed
ancillary equipment to make the truck Water Department ready for a total amount not to exceed
$1,500,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby accepts and awards the bid for a
2021 Ford F150 XL pick-up truck to the lowest, responsible bidder, Lithia Motors, Inc., for an
amount not to exceed $27,274, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Water
Superintendent to purchase needed ancillary equipment to make the truck Water Department
ready for an additional amount not to exceed $1,500, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs that funding for such
purchase shall be by a transfer of $28,774 from the Water Department’s undesignated, unassigned
fund balance Account No.: 040-0000-0909 to Vehicles Account No.: 040-8340-2020 and the
Town Budget Officer shall amend the 2021 Town Budget, make any adjustments, budget
amendments, transfers and/or prepare any documentation necessary to effectuate payment, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to
engage the services of auction company GovDeals to sell/dispose of the truck being replaced in the
Water Department identified as a 2009 Chevy Equinox SUV, Town Asset No: 7504, and deposit any
sales proceeds into the appropriate revenue account(s) in accordance with the Queensbury Town Code
and New York State Laws, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Water Superintendent, Purchasing Agent and/or Town Budget Officer to take any and all action
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 17 day of May, 2021, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone
NOES: None
ABSENT: None