RESOLUTION NO. 333
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH METRO FORD SALES INC. REGARDING THE PURCHASE OF FOUR FORD F-150 LIGHTNING TRUCKS
Introduced: 9/12/22
By Audit and Finance Committee:
WHEREAS, The County Executive has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with Metro Ford Sales, Inc. for the purchase of four fully electric 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning trucks in an amount not to exceed $175,000, and
WHEREAS, The County Executive indicated that through the Office of General Services state vehicle contract, a request for bids was issued regarding the purchase of electric vehicles and two bids were received, and
WHEREAS, The County Executive’s Office has reviewed said bids and recommended awarding the contract to Metro Ford Sales, Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder, and
WHEREAS, The County Executive further indicated that the County will seek New York State Department of Environmental Conservation grant funding to offset roughly 18% of the total cost of these vehicles, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement with Metro Ford Sales, Inc., Schenectady, NY 12304, for the purchase of four fully electric Ford F-150 Lightning trucks in an total amount not to exceed $175,000, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said agreement as to form and content, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the appropriate County Officials.