421.2021 Authorizing Engagement of Stilsing Electric, Inc., for Removal and Replacement of Traffic Signal Cabinet at Quaker Road and Lafayette Street
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF STILSING
ELECTRIC, INC., FOR REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL CABINET AT QUAKER ROAD
AND LAFAYETTE STREET
RESOLUTION NO.: 421, 2021
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury Highway Superintendent has advised that it is
necessary to remove and replace the traffic signal cabinet with controller at the intersection
of Quaker Road and Lafayette Street, and
WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent sought quotes for such repair services,
and
WHEREAS, Stilsing Electric, Inc. is the only company to submit a quote for these
services and also maintains and repairs traffic signals for the Town and for these reasons, the
Town Board wishes to declare Stilsing Electric, Inc., as a sole source provider, and
WHEREAS, in Section IV, Subsection(3)(C)(2)(f) of the Town Purchasing
Procedures, upon the Town Board considering the reasonableness of the fee, it may engage
a particular professional which was previously used with the Project without soliciting
multiple vendors, and
WHEREAS, the Town will adhere to all New York State Law bidding requirements,
and
WHEREAS, declaring Stilsing Electric, Inc., as a sole source provider will ensure
that the Town’s traffic lights will continue to operate in a safe and efficient manner,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that for the reasons outlined above, in these circumstances the
Queensbury Town Board hereby waives its requirement under the Town of Queensbury’s
Purchasing Policy for two (2) written quotes and declares Stilsing Electric, Inc., as a sole
source provider for this Project to help ensure that the Town’s traffic lights will continue to
operate in a safe and efficient manner, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs engagement of the
services of Stilsing Electric, Inc., for the removal and replacement of the traffic signal
cabinet with controller at the intersection of Quaker Road and Lafayette Street for an
amount not to exceed $21,800 as delineated in Stilsing Electric Inc.’s quote presented at this
meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs that payment to Stilsing
Electric, Inc., for their services in the amount of $21,800 shall be made from Traffic Control
Repairs Account No.: 001-3310-4800, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer
to amend the Town Budget to transfer $21,800 from Fund Balance Account No.: 001-0000-
0909 to Traffic Control Repairs Account No.: 001-3310-4800 and take all necessary
actions to effectuate payment, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town
Supervisor, Highway Superintendent, Purchasing Agent and/or Town Budget Officer to take
such other and further action as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 20 day of December, 2021, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty
NOES : None
ABSENT: None