315.2013 Standby Generator RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF STAND-BY
GENERATOR WITH ACCESSORIES FROM BETTER POWER, INC.
AND AWARD OF INSTALLATION CONTRACT TO
GROSS ELECTRIC, INC.
RESOLUTION NO.: 315, 2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Facilities Manager has requested Town
Board approval to purchase a stand-by generator with transfer switch and accessories and
extended warrantee to replace an aged 1975 vintage stand-by generator, and authorize
installation of such new generator, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize the Town Budget Officer to
amend the 2013 Town Budget to provide for such purchase and installation by appropriating
$45,956 of undesignated, unassigned Fund Balance and increase appropriations in Account
No.: 001-1620-2899 by the same amount, and
WHEREAS, New York State Bidding is not required for the purchase as it is in
accordance with New York State Contract No.: PC62003 pricing, and
WHEREAS, the Town's Facilities Manager obtained hvo (2) written quotes for
the installation portion as required by the Town's Procurement Policy,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves of the Town
Facilities Manager's purchase of a stand-by generator with transfer switch and accessories
and extended warrantee from Better Power, Inc., in accordance with Better Power, Inc.'s
July 3rd, 2013 proposal presented at this meeting and in accordance with New York State
Contract No.: PC62003 pricing for an amount not to exceed $27,906, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further approves of the Town Facilities
Manager's engagement of Gross Electric for installation services related to the generator
purchase in accordance with its July 15`x`, 2013 proposal presented at this meeting for an
amount not to exceed $18,050, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer
to amend the Town Budget to transfer $45,956 from undesignated, unassigned Fund
Balance to Account No.: 001-1620-2899 and take all other actions necessary to effectuate
the purchase and installation, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town
Supervisor to sign any necessary Purchase and/or Maintenance Agreement and any other
needed documentation, and the Town Supervisor, Town Budget Officer and/or Facilities
Manager to take any and all actions necessary to effectuate all terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 15th day of July, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Montesi, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer
NOES: None
ABSENT:None