A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO APPROVE A CHANGE ORDER NOT TO EXCEED $1,070,222 FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF UP TO 2 TRANSIT BUSES (2009-02-23/R-8.1)

WHEREAS, the Town of Chapel Hill received bids by legal notice on September 21, 2006 in accordance with G.S. 143-129 for the purchase and delivery of buses, and

WHEREAS, the Council authorized the award of additional buses over a 5-year period from this same contract on October 9, 2006;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that up to 2 additional buses be approved for purchase from the Gillig Corporation.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Manager is authorized to execute change orders not to exceed $1,070,222 in the current contract with Gillig Corporation for this purpose.

This the 23rd day of February, 2009.