HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances Book 13, Page 198, No Resolution Number19
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR
BIDS FOR THE PURCHASE BY THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY OF ONE (1)
LOADER; AND PRESCR7IBING THE SPECIFIC TERMS AND CONDITIONS TO BE C014PLIED
WITH BY BIDDERS
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COI'1rJSSIONERS OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
KENTUCKY:
SECTION 1. That the City Manager be, and he is hereby authorized and
requested to advertise for bids for the sale to the City of Paducah, Kentucky
of one (1) Loader with the following specifications:
4 wheel drive, rubber tired and loader
Hydraulic power steering
Torque converter
Powered with gas engine. Engine should have minimum
stripped horsepower rating of 75 H.P.
1 cubic yard struck capacity bucket $411 in width so that
sweeper attachment can be utilized Machine should have
lifting capacity of q,000 lbs. Full reversing transmission
with reverse speed 12 times as great as forward speeds to
reduce loading cycle.
Combination accelerator and brake pedal control.
Tires 1300 x 24 -'8 plu front and rear first line earth moving type
Standard equipment to include adjustable seat, parking brake
and hand throttle.
Sweeper attachment to be furnished with the machine. Must fit
the 8411, 1 cubic yard bucket and be propelled by hydraulic motor.
Sweeper attachment to have all fittings and connections for
sweeper and machine for quick change over back to front end
loader operation.
Each bid must be quoted on proven production models for twelve
(12) months or more, and shall state the guarantee and the amount of parts
for said loader now available in stock.
Each bidder shall state the amount acceptable in payment of the
full purchase price in cash, and also the amount he will accept in
payment of rental option.
Each bidder shall state the amount he will allow as a trade-in value upon
the purchase price and rental option price for said loader for one (1) 1950
Hough Rubber Tired Front End Loader with three-fourths cubic yard bucket now
owned by the City.
SECTION 2. The City A4anager shall advertise for bids by a notice
posted up at the City Hall door and by inserting notice of the request
for bids in at least one issue of the Sun -Democrat. The notice shall
be posted and published at least seven days prior to the opening of
bids and no bid shall be opened within ten days from the date on which
this resolution is adopted. No bid shall be received unless under
seal, nor shall any bid be received after 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 contract to the lowest and best
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responsible bidder. The Board of Commissioners shall reserve the
right to reject any and all bids and the city stall not become
legally obligated to purchase said loader until the adoption of an
ordinance authorizing the execution of a contract.
SECTION 3. This resolution shall be in full force and effect
from and after its adoption.
Nayor
Passed by the Board of Commissioners October 12, 1954
Recorded by Sarah Thurman, City Clerk, October 12, 1954.