278.2012 Cap. Fund 193 AwdBid wtr.pump RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ESTABLISHMENT OF CAPITAL
PROJECT FUND #193 AND AWARD OF BID FOR PURCHASE AND
INSTALLATION OF "ABB" VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE FOR
HIGH LIFT #3 (700 HP FINISHED WATER PUMP) AT
TOWN WATER DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 278, 2012
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Ronald Montesi
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 248,2008, the Queensbury Town Board authorized the
standardization of certain equipment at the Town's Water Department, i.e., its Large Variable
Frequency Drives on motors over 75 horsepower, so that all such Drives would be required to be
manufactured by ABB, Inc., and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Water Superintendent and Civil Engineer requested
an advertisement for bids for the purchase and installation of an"ABB"Variable Frequency Drive for
High Lift #3 (700 HP finished water pump) as more clearly specified in bid documents and
specifications prepared by the Civil Engineer and on file with the Town's Purchasing Agent, and
WHEREAS, General Municipal Law §103 requires that the Town advertise for bids and award
the bids to the lowest responsible bidder(s) meeting New York State statutory requirements and the
requirements set forth in the Town's bidding documents, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 239,2012, the Town Board authorized the Town's
Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids and following such advertisement and receipt of bids, all
received bids were opened and reviewed on September 13th, 2012, and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent, Water Superintendent and Civil Engineer have
recommended that the Town Board award the bid to the lowest, responsible bidder, I & C
Systems Engineering, for an amount not to exceed $64,384.78, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board accordingly wishes to establish a Capital Project Fund
related to the Project, and
WHEREAS, the Water Superintendent has advised the Town Board that there are times
when Change Orders may become necessary for such Contract and has requested that the Town
Board also authorize him to approve and sign certain Change Orders up to a 5% contingency for
Change Orders that he deems necessary or appropriate, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the
establishment of the "Water Department Pump Drive Capital Project Fund #193," which Fund
will establish funding for expenses associated with the purchase and installation of an "ABB"
Variable Frequency Drive for High Lift 93 (700 HP finished water pump) at the Town Water
Department, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby accepts and awards the bid for the
purchase and installation of such "ABB" Variable Frequency Drive for High Lift #4 (700 HP finished
water pump)from I&C Systems Engineering, for an amount not to exceed$64,384.78, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Water Superintendent to
approve and sign Change Orders pertaining to the Contract up to a 5% contingency, or in the
total amount not exceeding $3,219, that he deems necessary or appropriate, and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs that funding for this
Project shall be from the Water Department Fund Balance, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby establishes initial appropriations and estimated
revenues for Capital Project Fund#193 in the amount of$67,604, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town
Budget Officer to take all action necessary to establish the following accounts for such
appropriations and revenues as necessary:
• Increase Appropriation 040-9950-9030 Transfer to Capital Project by $67,604;
• Increase Revenue 193-0000-55031 Interfund Revenue by $67,604;
• Increase Appropriation 193-8320-2899 Capital Construction by $67,604; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget
Officer to amend the 2012 Town Budget, make any adjustments, budget amendments, transfers or
prepare any documentation necessary to establish such appropriations and estimated revenues and
effectuate all terms of this Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
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Purchasing Agent, Water Superintendent, Civil Engineer and/or Budget Officer to take such other and
further actions as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 24th day of September, 2012, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT: None
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