498.2013 Bid Highway Dept. Excavator-Track Hoe RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID FOR MINI-
EXCAVATOR/TRACK-HOE FOR TOWN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 498, 2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, in accordance with Resolution No.: 475,2013, the Town of Queensbury's
Purchasing Agent duly advertised for bids for the purchase of a mini-excavator for use by the Town
Highway Department, as specified in bid specifications prepared by the Highway Superintendent and/or
Purchasing Agent, and
WHEREAS, on December l Ith, 2013, the Town Budget Officer duly received and opened
all bids, and
WHEREAS, the Town Highway Superintendent and Town Budget Officer have
recommended that the Town Board award the bid to the lowest, responsible bidder, Milton
Caterpillar, for an amount not to exceed $46,606,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby accepts and awards the bids for
the purchase of a new mini-excavator/track-hoe for use by the Town Highway Department, from the
lowest, responsible bidder, Milton Caterpillar for an amount not to exceed $46,606, 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 $46,606 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 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 16th day of December, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Brewer, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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