263.2012 Bid Replace Vehicle Water RESOLUTION AWARDING BIDS FOR PURCHASE OF TWO (2)
REPLACEMENT VEHICLES FOR WATER DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 263,2012
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHEREAS, in accordance with Resolution No.: 229,2012, the Town of Queensbury's
Purchasing Agent duly advertised for bids for the purchase of two (2) replacement vehicles for the
Town Water Department: 1) a 4x2 Ford F-150 or Chevrolet Silverado 1500 1/2 ton Regular Cab; and
2) a small 5-6 passenger 4-wheel drive SUV, as described in bid documents/specifications prepared by
the Water Superintendent, and
WHEREAS, following such advertisement and receipt of bids, all received bids were opened
and reviewed by the Purchasing Agent and Water Superintendent, and
WHEREAS, Van Bortel Ford, Inc., submitted the lowest, responsible bid for the 2013 Sport
Utility Vehicle (Ford Escape SE AWD) in the amount of$22,945, and Hoselton Chevrolet, Inc.,
submitted the lowest, responsible bid for the 2013 1/2 Ton Truck (Chevrolet Silverado 1500) in the
amount of $16,805.39, and the Purchasing Agent and Water Superintendent have therefore
recommended that the Town Board award the bids accordingly,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby awards the bid for the 2013 Sport
Utility Vehicle (Ford Escape SE AWD) to Van Bortel Ford, Inc., in the amount of $22,945, and
awards the bid for the 2013 1/2 Ton Truck(Chevrolet Silverado 1500) to Hoselton Chevrolet, Inc. for
the amount of$16,805.39, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that payment for such vehicles shall be paid from Vehicles Account No.:
040-8340-2020, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to transfer
$39,751 from Fund Balance to Vehicles Account No.: 040-8340-2020 and amend the 2012 Town
Budget accordingly to provide for such purchases, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,Water
Superintendent, Purchasing Agent and/or Budget Officer to take any and all actions necessary to
effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 10th day of September, 2012 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Montesi,Mr. Strough,Mr. Brewer,Mr. Stec
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mr.Metivier
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