459.2013AwardBidVacWtr. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID FOR VACUUM
TRAILER FOR TOWN WATER DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 459, 2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, in accordance with Resolution No.: 421,2013, the Town of Queensbury's
Purchasing Agent duly advertised for bids for the purchase of a new vacuum trailer to replace an
existing 2001 vacuum trailer at the Town's Water Department as set forth in bid specifications
prepared by the Water Superintendent and/or Purchasing Agent, and
WHEREAS, on November 6th, 2013, the Purchasing Agent duly received and opened all
bids, and
WHEREAS, the Town Water Superintendent and Purchasing Agent have recommended
that the Town Board award the bid for a tandem axle vacuum trailer to the lowest, responsible
bidder, Joe Johnson Equipment, for the amount of$32,456,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby accepts and awards the bid for the
purchase of a tandem axle vacuum trailer for use by the Town Water Department from the lowest,
responsible bidder, Joe Johnson Equipment, for the amount of$32,456, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs that payment for such
trailer shall be from Misc. Equipment Account No.: 040-8340-2001, 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 existing 2001 vacuum trailer
(asset #3964, serial# TLVO1871) 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,
Water 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 18th day of November, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements
NOES None
ABSENT: None
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