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A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE
PURCHASE OF THE CITY'S REQUIREMENT OF ASPHALT FOR THE YEAR 1955 (approximately)
15 TO 20 CARLOADS) TO BE USED IN STREET CONSTRUCTION WORK
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 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 requirement of MC -2, MC -3 And
RC -2 and RC -3 liquid asphalt for the year 1955 (approximately 15 to 20 carloads),
The bid price to be F.O.B. 6th & Campbell Streets, Paducah, Kentucky. Asphalt
to be delivered as ordered in 6000 to 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 notification.
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
MC 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 $2,500.00
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 noti(
at the City Hall door and by inserting notice of the request for bids in at
least one (1) issue of the Sun Democrat. The notice shall be posted and pub-
lished 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 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 bid to the lowest
responsible bidder or bidders.
I SECTION 3. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and
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after its adoption.
Passed by the Board of Commissioners May 10, 1955
Recorded by Sarah Thurman, City Clerk, May 10, 1955.