406.2013 Award Bid Highway truck RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID FOR NEW 21/2 TON CAB
& CHASSIS FOR TOWN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 406, 2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, in accordance with Resolution No.: 380,2013, the Town of Queensbury's
Purchasing Agent duly advertised for bids for the purchase of a new 21/2 ton cab& chassis to replace
a 2000 Ford F550 truck with a bad frame in the Town Highway Department, as specified in bid
specifications prepared by the Highway Superintendent and/or Purchasing Agent, and
WHEREAS, on October 4th, 2013, the Town Budget Officer duly received and opened all
bids, and
WHEREAS, the Town Highway Superintendent and Purchasing Agent have
recommended that the Town Board award the bid to the lowest, responsible bidders as follows:
1. Basil Ford for the cab and chassis for the total amount not to exceed $31,639; and
2. Arrowhead Equipment, Inc., for the dump body & plow for the total amount not
to exceed $11,982,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby accepts and awards the bids for
the purchase of a new 21/2 ton cab & chassis to replace a 2000 Ford F550 truck with a bad frame in
the Town Highway Department, from the lowest, responsible bidders as follows:
1. Basil Ford for the cab and chassis for the total amount not to exceed $31,639; and
2. Arrowhead Equipment, Inc., for the dump body & plow for the total amount not
to exceed $11,982; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs that payment shall be
from Highway Vehicles Account No.: 004-5130-2020, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to amend
the Town Budget and take any other actions needed to transfer $43,621 from Account No.: 004-
9060-8060 to Highway Vehicles Account No.: 004-5130-2020 to effectuate the purchase, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to
engage the services of auction company GovDeals to sell/dispose of the Highway Department truck
being replaced, a 2000 Ford F550, ID#: 1FDAF57SXYEC86876, 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,
Highway Superintendent, Purchasing Agent and/or Town Budget Officer to take any and all
action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 7th day of October, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Montesi
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NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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