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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances Book 13, Page 121, No Resolution NumberA RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE CITY'S REQUIRE1,4ENT OF ASPHALT FOR THE YEAR 1954 (APPROXII-IATELY 20 TO 30 CARLOADS) TO BE USED IN STREET CONSTRUCTION WORK BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COIZZISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY: SECTION 1. That the City Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized to advertise for bids for the purchase of the city's re- quirement of PLC -2, 11C-3 and RC -2 and RC -3 liquid asphalt for the year 1954 (approximately 20 to 30 carloads). The bid price to be f.o.b. 6th & Campbell Streets, Paducah, Kentucky. Asphalt to be delivered as ordered in 6000 or 10000 gallon insulated tank cars equipped with fittings and steam coils for heating and the asphalt must meet Kentucky State Highway specifications. Orders are to be placed by collect telephone call to the successful bidder and delivery to be made within three to four days after notifocation. The successful bidder will be required to furnish and install a 10,000 or 12,000 gallon storage tank equipped with fittings and steam coils for heating MMIC or RC liquid asphalt. All bids shall provide a guarantee against advance in the market price and guarantee a reduction in price in the event of a decrease in the market price. The successful bidder shall post a performance bond in the sum of '92,500.00 guaranteeing specifications and delivery. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids. SECTION 2. The City Manager shall advertise for bids by posting a notice at the City Hall door and by inserting notice of the request for bids in at least one (1) iusue of the Sun -Democrat. The notice shall be posted and published at least seven (7) days prior to the opening of bids and no bid shall be opened within ten (10) days from the date on which this resolution is adopted. No bid shall be received a=ter the hour fixed in the notice for the opening of bids. All bids received by the City Manager up to the time fixed in the notice shall be filed with the Board of Commissioners who may let the bid to the lowest responsible bidder or bidders. SECTION? 3. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption. i.:ayor Passed by the Board of Commissioners !-ay 25, 1954 recorded by Sarah Thurman, City Clerk, I'ay 25, 1954.