2011-2542011-254
Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Highway Equipment
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 July 11,
2011.
The meeting was called to order by Christopher Colsey, Supervisor, and upon roll being
called, the following were present:
PRESENT: Supervisor Christopher J. Colsey (Departed 7:40 PM)
Councilmembers - William H. Beale
Ismay Czarniecki
Joseph P. Paoloni
ABSENT: Vincent F. Bettina
The following Resolution was introduced by Supervisor Colsey and seconded by
Councilwoman Czarniecki.
WHEREAS, Town Highway Superintendent has recommended the purchase of two (2)
truck bodies with sander and plows, one (1) standard truck body without sander but with plow,
and one (1) sewer cleaner/pipe router (Vacall) for use by the Town of Wappinger Highway
Department; and
WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent duly advertised the above referenced
equipment for competitive bidding; and
WHEREAS, competitive bids were received on July 1, 2011; and
WHEREAS, the following bids were received:
Equipment Bidder Cost Per Unit Total
Two truck bodies Amthor Welding
with sanders and plows Service, Inc. $58,997.00 $117,994.00
Hudson River
Truck and Trailer $49,187.00 $98,374.00
One standard truck body Amthor Welding
without sander, with plow Service, Inc. $46,598.00 $46,598.00
Hudson River
Truck and Trailer $33,787.00 $33,787.00
One sewer cleaner/pipe Vantage Equipment, LLC P/D unit net
router (Vacall) w/trade -
$199,154.00 $199,154.00
Fan unit net
w/trade -
No Bid Submitted
Joe Johnson Equipment, P/D unit net
Inc. w/trade -
$201,830.00 $201,830.00
Fan unit net
w/trade -
$191,295.00 $191,295.00
WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent recommends purchasing four (4) cabs and
chassis for the above referenced vehicles through state bid; and
WHEREAS, on April 25, 2011, the Town Board adopted Resolution 2011-158, which
authorized with the issuance of $425,250.00 in bonds for the purchase of certain equipment for
the Highway Department; and
WHEREAS, Highway Superintendent Graham Foster has reviewed the above noted bids
and has submitted a bid recommendation dated July 6, 2011, a copy of which is attached hereto.
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 awards the purchase of the following equipment:
• two (2) truck bodies with sander and plows to Hudson River Truck and
Trailer for a cost of $49,187.00 each with a total cost of $98,374.00;
• one (1) standard truck body without sander but with plow to Hudson
River Truck and Trailer at a cost of $33,787.00; and
• one (1) sewer cleaner/pipe router (Vacall) to Joe Johnson Equipment,
Inc., at fan unit net with trade for a total cost of $191,295.00.
3. The Highway Superintendent is further authorized to purchase the cabs and
chassis for the above mentioned vehicles through state bid.
4. The Highway Superintendent, Graham Foster, is directed to submit a voucher for
payment to the Town Board in accordance with the Town of Wappinger
Procurement Policy and Town Law.
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:
ABSENT
ISMAY CZARNIECKI, COUNCILWOMAN
Voting:
AYE
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, COUNCILMAN
Voting:
AYE
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
7/11/2011
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
HN C. ASTERSON, TOWN CLERK