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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