2009-2132009-213
Resolution Authorizing Solicitation of Bids for the Cider Mill Loop Water Tank
Rehabilitation Project
At a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County,
New York, held at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York, on June 8,
2009.
The meeting was called to order by Christopher Colsey, Supervisor, and upon roll being
called, the following were present:
PRESENT: Supervisor
Councilmembers
ABSENT:
Christopher J. Colsey
William H. Beale
Vincent F. Bettina
Maureen McCarthy
Joseph P. Paoloni
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Paoloni and seconded by
Councilwoman McCarthy.
WHEREAS, the existing Cider Mill Loop Water Tank is in need of repairs and
rehabilitation; and
WHEREAS, the needed work consists of the removal and disposal of the existing
interior and exterior tank coatings, repair of any areas where the steel may be thin or excessively
pitted, priming and repainting of the tank, installation of a new ladder system and clearing
regarding the area around the tank; and
WHEREAS, the Town Engineer estimates that the cost of the work to be performed,
which includes engineering (design plans, report for DCHD approval and bidding documents),
legal, construction, inspection and contingencies, is $445,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board determines that it is in the best interest of the Town to
undertake the necessary repairs and maintenance to the Cider Mill Loop Water Tank to protect is
structural integrity and extend its useful life; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to General Municipal Law § 103, contract documents and bid
specifications must be prepared for the purpose of soliciting competitive bids for the repairs to
the Cider Mill Loop Water Tank; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board determines that the repair of the Cider Mill Loop Water
Tank is a rehabilitation or reconstruction of a facility in kind and is a Type Il action pursuant to 6
NYCRR 617.5(c)(2), and is exempt from environmental review pursuant to the New York State
Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) and Local Law No. 6 of 1992.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set
forth and adopted herein.
2. The Town Board hereby accepts, confirms and adopts the scope of work to be
performed in the rehabilitation of the Cider Mill Loop Water Tank, as described
in the letter prepared by Morris Associates Engineering Consultants, PLLC, dated
May 28, 2009, a copy of which is affixed hereto.
3. The Town Engineer, Morris Associates Engineering Consultants, PLLC, is
directed to promptly prepare bid specifications, contract documents, and advertise
the same for competitive bidding pursuant to General Municipal Law § 103, and
the codes, rules and regulations of the Town of Wappinger, and to report to the
Town Board the results of such bidding.
4. All sealed bids shall be submitted to the Town Clerk in accordance with the
bidding instructions and shall be opened by the Town Clerk at the time set forth in
the notice to the bidders.
5. After receipt of the bids, the Town Board shall award the contract for the project
in accordance with General Municipal Law § 103, reserving the right to reject any
and all bids in accordance with applicable law.
6. All costs associated with the preparation of bidding documents and solicitation
and review of bids shall be charged against Budget Line WU8340.400.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
CHRISTOPHER COLSEY, SUPERVISOR
Voting:
AYE
WILLIAM H. BEALE, COUNCILMAN
Voting:
AYE
VINCENT F. BETTINA, COUNCILMAN
Voting:
AYE
MAUREEN McCARTHY, COUNCILWOMAN
Voting:
AYE
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, COUNCILMAN
Voting:
AYE
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
6/8/2009
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
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PHN C. MASTERSON, TOWN CLERK
MORRIS ASSOCIATES
ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, PLLC
9 Elks Lane, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601 Tel: (845) 454-3411 Fax: (845) 473-1962
❑ 389 Fairview Avenue, Hudson, New York 12534 Tel: (518) 828-2300 Fax: (518) 828-3963
E -Mail: mordsassociates@aol.com
May 28, 2009
Town of Wappinger Town Board
Town Hall
20 Middlebush Road
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Attn: Hon. Christopher Colsey, Supervisor
RE: Cider Mill Loop Water Tank
Tank Rehabilitation Project
MA #W20839
Dear Mr. Colsey and Town Board Members:
The following information is provided to assist the Board in adopting a resolution at the June 8s'
2009 Town Board meeting to proceed with preparation of bidding materials in regards to the work to be
performed on the Water Storage Tank Rehabilitation project.
The work proposed under this contract consists mainly of the removal and disposal of the existing
interior and exterior tank coatings (exterior coating has been confirmed as lead based), repair of any
areas where the steel may be thin or excessively pitted, priming and repainting of the tank, installation of
a new ladder system, clearing and regrading the area around the tank.
The engineer's estimate for this work is $445,000.00, which includes engineering (design plans
and report for DCHD approval and bidding documents), legal, construction, inspection and contingencies.
Please call me at (914) 475-5749 (cell) or (845) 454-3411 Ext. 30 (office) to discuss this matter
prior to the meeting.
Very truly yours,
MORRIS ASSOCIATES
Engineering Consultants, PLLCC
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Engineer to the Town of Wappinger
RJG/met
Cc: Albert P. Roberts, Town Attorney
John C. Masterson, Town Clerk