RESOLUTION NO. 482
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH APALACHEE, LLC REGARDING THE PURCHASE OF ROAD SALT FOR THE CONTROL OF SNOW AND ICE ON STATE AND COUNTY ROADS
Introduced: 12/7/20
By Public Works Committee:
WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department of Public Works has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with Apalachee, LLC regarding the purchase of road salt for the control of snow and ice on Albany County and New York State roads in an amount not to exceed $1,350,000 for a term commencing September 1, 2020 and ending August 31, 2021, and
WHEREAS, The Commissioner indicated that the Department of Public Works estimates it will purchase approximately 23,500 tons of road salt during the 2020-2021 Snow and Ice Season, and that the New York State Contract price is $56.54/ton, and
WHEREAS, The Commissioner and the Albany County Purchasing Agent have reviewed the New York State Office of General Services contract award notification and have indicated that Apalachee, LLC offers the best value for Albany County, now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement with Apalachee, LLC, Rochester, NY 14620 regarding the purchase of road salt for the control of snow and ice on County and State roads in an amount not to exceed $1,350,000 for a term commencing September 1, 2020 and ending August 31, 2021, 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.