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AUTHORIZING CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF CHIPPER TRUCK

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One-time (complete)formal_resolutionone_timeThe Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to execute a contract for the purchase of a 2026 Freightliner M2 106 Plus chipper truck with arborist body for the Highway Department at a purchase price not to exceed $171,841.54, to be funded from HT Equipment line and CHIPS funds.
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2025-10-14
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2025-10-14
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RESOLVED

  1. The Town hereby authorizes the purchase of the Chipper Truck pursuant to the terms and conditions of proposal on file with the Town Clerk at a purchase price of not to exceed $171,841.54 as set forth in the proposal on file with the Town Clerk; and Supervisor Robert McKeon, or in his absence Deputy Supervisor William Hamel, is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract on the terms and conditions set forth therein. Such contract shall be approved by the officer executing such contract consistent with the terms of this resolution
  2. This resolution shall take effect immediately
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  • WHEREAS, the Town of Red Hook Highway Superintendent has recommended the purchase of a 2026 Freightliner M2 106 Plus medium duty truck chassis with arborist body ("Chipper Truck") for use as a chipper truck and cold patch vehicle at a purchase price of $171,841.54, as provided in the proposal on file with the Town Clerk
  • WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent has reviewed and confirmed the proposed pricing is consistent with the Sourcewell contract 032824-DAI and the piggyback provisions of Town's Purchasing and Procurement Policy, as set forth in the procurement documents on file with the Town Clerk
  • WHEREAS, the proposed vehicle would replace 2002 International 4700
  • WHEREAS, the purchase is proposed to be made from the HT Equipment line and balance of CHIPS funds

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2025-10-14adoptedvote: unanimous
Authorize the purchase of a 2026 Freightliner M2 106 Plus chipper truck for highway department use at a cost of $171,841.54.
moved by Testa · seconded by Hamel
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Resolved
  1. The Town hereby authorizes the purchase of the Chipper Truck pursuant to the terms and conditions of proposal on file with the Town Clerk at a purchase price of not to exceed $171,841.54 as set forth in the proposal on file with the Town Clerk; and Supervisor Robert McKeon, or in his absence Deputy Supervisor William Hamel, is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract on the terms and conditions set forth therein. Such contract shall be approved by the officer executing such contract consistent with the terms of this resolution
  2. This resolution shall take effect immediately
Whereas
  • WHEREAS, the Town of Red Hook Highway Superintendent has recommended the purchase of a 2026 Freightliner M2 106 Plus medium duty truck chassis with arborist body ("Chipper Truck") for use as a chipper truck and cold patch vehicle at a purchase price of $171,841.54, as provided in the proposal on file with the Town Clerk
  • WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent has reviewed and confirmed the proposed pricing is consistent with the Sourcewell contract 032824-DAI and the piggyback provisions of Town's Purchasing and Procurement Policy, as set forth in the procurement documents on file with the Town Clerk
  • WHEREAS, the proposed vehicle would replace 2002 International 4700
  • WHEREAS, the purchase is proposed to be made from the HT Equipment line and balance of CHIPS funds
Subject key: chipper_truck_purchase